interview

noun
UK: /ˈɪntəvjuː/
US: /ˈɪntərˌvjuː/

  1. A meeting where someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course.

    1. I have an interview for a job tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She aced her interview and got offered the position immediately. [ ] [ ]

  2. A meeting where a journalist asks someone questions in order to write a news report.

    1. The actor gave an interview about his new movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The journalist secured an exclusive interview with the prime minister. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

probe audition meeting examine query
interview verb

  1. To ask someone questions in an interview.

    1. We will interview candidates next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to interview several applicants for the open position. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have a meeting where someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course.

    1. I interviewed for a job at the library. [ ] [ ]
    2. She interviewed well and is likely to receive an offer from the firm. [ ] [ ]
interview adjective

  1. Relating to a formal meeting where someone is asked questions.

    1. This is an interview situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The interview process includes several stages of assessment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interview" in English means: A meeting where someone asks you questions to see if you are suitable for a job or course., A meeting where a journalist asks someone questions in order to write a news report..

The phonetic transcription of "interview" is /ˈɪntəvjuː/ in British English and /ˈɪntərˌvjuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interview": probe, audition, meeting, examine, query.

Example usage of "interview": "I have an interview for a job tomorrow.". More examples on the page.