English · Work & Business
interview
/ˈɪn.tər.vjuː/
[/ˈɪn.tər.vjuː/]
formal meeting of questions
Beginnernoun
Definition
A formal meeting where someone is asked questions, especially to decide if they are right for a job.
Example
He felt nervous before the job interview but answered every question clearly and confidently.
He felt nervous before the job interview but answered every question clearly and confidently.
Etymology
From French 'entrevue', from 'entrevoir' (to see one another, meet).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in hiring, journalism, and research.