Interviewee: meaning, definitions and examples

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interviewee

 

[ หŒษชn.tษ™rหˆvjuห.iห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job search

An interviewee is an individual who is being questioned or evaluated, typically during a job interview or research study. This person provides answers to questions posed by an interviewer, who may be assessing their qualifications, experience, and suitability for a role or study participation. The interviewee plays a crucial role in the interview process, as their responses can significantly impact the decision-making process of the interviewer. Good interviewees are often well-prepared and can effectively communicate their skills and experiences.

Synonyms

applicant, candidate, respondent

Examples of usage

  • The interviewee answered all questions confidently.
  • She was a nervous interviewee but managed to impress the panel.
  • As an interviewee, it's important to dress appropriately.

Translations

Translations of the word "interviewee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrevistado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค•เฅเคทเคพเคคเฅเค•เคพเคฐเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Befragter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peserta wawancara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั‚ะตั€ะฒ'ัŽั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ interviewowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฟใƒ“ใƒฅใƒผๅฏพ่ฑก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interviewรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrevistado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผsahip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด์ ‘์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูู‚ุงุจูŽู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ respondent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ respondent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข่ฏ•่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intervjujec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐmรฆlandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑั…ะฑะฐั‚ั‚ะฐััƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsahib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrevistado

Etymology

The term 'interviewee' is derived from the word 'interview', which has its roots in the French word 'entrevue' meaning 'a seeing between'. The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among', while 'view' refers to the act of seeing or observing. The word 'interview' began to be used in the 15th century, originally referring to a meeting between two parties for discussion or examination. The specific usage of 'interviewee' emerged later as the practice of formal interviewing became more widespread, particularly in the 20th century with the rise of human resources and structured hiring practices. As interviews became a standard method of candidate selection in various fields, the term 'interviewee' became essential to describe the individual on the receiving end of querying, highlighting their role in the evaluative process.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,342, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.