Interview meaning

What does “interview” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“interview” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists.

interview

noun

  1. the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

    “my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds”

  2. a conference (usually with someone important)

    “he had a consultation with the judge”

    “he requested an audience with the king”

verb

  1. conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

    Synonymsquestion
  2. discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation

    “We interviewed the job candidates”

  3. go for an interview in the hope of being hired

    “The job candidate interviewed everywhere”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University