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- [in-ter-vyoo]
- /ˈɪn tərˌvyu/
- /ˈɪntəvjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ter-vyoo]
- /ˈɪn tərˌvyu/
Definitions of interview word
- noun interview a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person: a job interview. 1
- noun interview a meeting or conversation in which a writer or reporter asks questions of one or more persons from whom material is sought for a newspaper story, television broadcast, etc. 1
- noun interview the report of such a conversation or meeting. 1
- verb with object interview to have an interview with in order to question, consult, or evaluate: to interview a job applicant; to interview the president. 1
- verb without object interview to have an interview; be interviewed (sometimes followed by with): She interviewed with eight companies before accepting a job. 1
- verb without object interview to give or conduct an interview: to interview to fill job openings. 1
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Origin of interview
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; inter- + view; replacing enterview < Middle French entrevue, noun use of feminine of entrevu, past participle of entrevoir to glimpse
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Parts of speech for Interview
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interview popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interview
noun interview
- conference — A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
- account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
- press conference — a prearranged interview with news reporters, held to elicit publicity or, as granted by a dignitary, public official, research scientist, etc., to fulfill a request from the press.
- dialogue — Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties.
- hearing — the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
verb interview
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- interrogate — to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
- quiz — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
- consult — If you consult an expert or someone senior to you or consult with them, you ask them for their opinion and advice about what you should do or their permission to do something.
- converse — If you converse with someone, you talk to them. You can also say that two people converse.
Antonyms for interview
noun interview
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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