Interview: meaning, definitions and examples

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interview

[ ˈɪntəvjuː ]

^{Context #1}

job application process

A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person for a job position.

Synonyms

discussion, examination, meeting

Examples of usage

The candidate had a successful interview with the company.
She prepared extensively for the job interview.
During the interview, they asked about her previous work experience.
The interview panel consisted of three senior managers.
After the interview, they will contact you with their decision.

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job application process

To have a formal meeting with someone in order to evaluate them for a job position.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, interrogate

Examples of usage

They will interview several candidates for the position.
I need to interview the applicant before making a decision.
During the interview, they will assess your skills and qualifications.

Translations

Translations of the word "interview" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrevista

🇮🇳 साक्षात्कार

🇩🇪 Interview

🇮🇩 wawancara

🇺🇦 інтерв'ю

🇵🇱 wywiad

🇯🇵 インタビュー

🇫🇷 entretien

🇪🇸 entrevista

🇹🇷 görüşme

🇰🇷 인터뷰

🇸🇦 مقابلة

🇨🇿 rozhovor

🇸🇰 rozhovor

🇨🇳 采访

🇸🇮 intervju

🇮🇸 viðtal

🇰🇿 сұхбат

🇬🇪 ინტერვიუ

🇦🇿 müsahibə

🇲🇽 entrevista

Word origin

The word 'interview' originated from the Middle French word 'entrevue', meaning 'face-to-face meeting'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The concept of job interviews as we know them today became popular in the 20th century with the rise of corporate culture and structured hiring processes.