Interview: meaning, definitions and examples

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interview

 

[ หˆษชntษ™vjuห ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrevista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค•เฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Interview

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wawancara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฒ'ัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wywiad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒ“ใƒฅใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entretien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrevista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrรผลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ„ฐ๋ทฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุงุจู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozhovor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozhovor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡‡่ฎฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intervju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐtal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั…ะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsahibษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrevista

Etymology

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.

See also: overview, preview, review, view, viewable, viewer, viewers, viewership, viewfinder, viewing, viewpoint, views.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,653, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.