Interview — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈin-tər-ˌvyü/ in·ter·view

Meaning & Definition of Interview

Interview (noun)

  1. a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)
  2. a meeting at which information is obtained (as by a reporter, television commentator, or pollster) from a person
  3. a report or reproduction of information so obtained

Interview (verb)

  1. to question or talk with (someone) to get information, to conduct an interview with (someone)
  2. to participate in an interview for a position (such as a job)

Interview (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in audience

    similar: audience, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle, meeting, session, clinic, workshop, cabinet, caucus, conclave, synod, demonstration, rally, confab, conversation, dialogue, discourse, discussion, palaver, talk, negotiation, parley, summit, conference, forum, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium

Interview (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information

    "a reporter at the scene interviewing witnesses to the explosion"

    similar: canvass, poll, solicit, survey
    related: circularize, interrogate, question, feel (out), sound (out)
    near: report

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Interview

The most common words with a similar meaning to Interview:

audience, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle, meeting, session, clinic, workshop, cabinet, caucus, conclave, synod, demonstration, rally, confab, conversation, dialogue, discourse, discussion, palaver, talk, negotiation, parley, summit, conference, forum, round-robin, roundtable, seminar, symposium, canvass, poll, solicit, survey

Related Words for Interview

circularize, interrogate, question, feel (out), sound (out)

Near Antonyms of Interview

report

Word Forms of Interview

Inflections: interviewed, interviewing, interviews

Origin & Etymology of Interview

Anglo-French entreveue meeting, from (s')entreveer to see one another, meet, from entre- inter- + veer to see view

First known use: 1514

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Interview

Words & Phrases Containing Interview

self-interview, preinterview

Frequently Asked Questions about Interview

What does "Interview" mean?

"Interview" means a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Interview"?

Other words for "Interview" include audience, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering and get-together. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Interview" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Interview"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Interview". Common alternatives include audience, assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle and meeting.

How do you use "Interview" in a sentence?

Examples of "Interview" in a sentence: "a reporter at the scene interviewing witnesses to the explosion".

Is "Interview" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Interview" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Interview" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Interview" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Interview"?

"Interview" is pronounced /ˈin-tər-ˌvyü/ and divided into syllables as in·ter·view.

What is the origin of the word "Interview"?

"Interview" comes from Anglo-French entreveue meeting, from (s')entreveer to see one another, meet, from entre- inter- + veer to see view. First known use: 1514.