interview

word

/ˈɪntɝvˌju/
IN-ur-vyoo
/ˈɪntəvjˌuː/
IN-tuh-vyoo

Definition

An interview is a formal meeting where someone asks questions to learn about a person, especially for a job, news story, or research. It can also mean the process of being asked and answering those questions.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly, 'interview' refers to a job interview, but it is also used for media and research contexts. Common collocations are 'job interview', 'give an interview', 'conduct an interview', and 'be interviewed'. As a verb, it means to ask someone questions in this formal way.

Example Sentences

I have a job interview tomorrow morning.

basic

The reporter did an interview with the singer.

basic

They called me after the interview.

basic

I was so nervous before the interview that I could barely eat breakfast.

natural

She gave a short interview after the game and then left.

natural

Honestly, that interview felt more like a friendly chat than a test.

natural