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Interview: Definition, Usage & Key Phrases (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：formal job screening (interview)
interview
/ˈɪntərvjuː/
v./n.
A formal conversation, usually for a job, where you are asked questions to see if you're suitable.
formal job screening
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/ˈfɔːrməl dʒɒb ˈskriːnɪŋ/
v./n.
A structured dialogue conducted to assess a candidate's suitability for a specific employment position through questions and answers.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From French 'entrevoir', meaning 'to see each other', derived from Latin 'inter' (between) and 'videre' (to see).
💡 Mnemonic
Break it down: 'INTER' (between) + 'VIEW' (sight) – an interview is a conversation where people see between each other's perspectives.
📖 Example
She prepared very well for her interview and got the software engineer position.
She prepared very well for her interview and got the software engineer position.
🔗 Collocations
job interview – A formal meeting to evaluate a candidate for employment.
conduct an interview – To carry out the process of interviewing someone.
interview panel – A group of individuals who collectively interview a candidate.
🔄 Synonyms
assessment (n.) – An evaluation of someone's abilities or qualifications.
evaluation (n.) – The act of judging or determining the value of something.
🚫 Antonyms
rejection (n.) – The act of refusing or dismissing an application or candidate.
🌱 Derivatives
interviewer (n.) – The person who asks questions during an interview.
interviewee (n.) – The person who is asked questions during an interview.
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'interview' comes from the French word 'entrevoir', which entered English in the 16th century. Originally meaning a mutual meeting, it evolved to specify formal question-and-answer sessions, now commonly used in job recruitment and journalism, reflecting its adaptation to professional communication contexts.
Meaning 2：media questioning session (interview)
interview
/ˈɪntərvjuː/
v./n.
When a reporter asks someone questions to get information or opinions for a news story or show.
media questioning session
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/ˈmiːdiə ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ ˈsɛʃən/
v./n.
A journalistic practice where a reporter asks questions to an individual to gather information, opinions, or insights for news coverage or programs.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The journalist did a live interview with the architect about the new eco-friendly city park.
The journalist did a live interview with the architect about the new eco-friendly city park.
🔗 Collocations
live interview – An interview conducted and transmitted in real-time.
exclusive interview – An interview granted to only one media outlet.
conduct an interview – To perform the act of interviewing someone.
🔄 Synonyms
Q&A session (n.) – A period dedicated to asking and answering questions on a topic.
discussion (n.) – A conversation or exchange of ideas about a subject.
🌱 Derivatives
interviewing (n.) – The activity or process of conducting interviews.
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