IPA: /ˈɪntərvjuː/
KK: /ˈɪntərvjuː/
To take part in a formal conversation where questions are asked, often for a job or a media feature.
She will interview for the position next week.
Past: interviewed
Past Participle: interviewed
A formal meeting where someone is asked questions to find out their qualifications or opinions, often for a job or a news story.
I have a job interview scheduled for next week.
To ask someone questions in order to find out their opinions, experiences, or qualifications, often for a job or a study.
The company will interview several candidates for the position next week.
Past: interviewed
Past Participle: interviewed
Interview → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "vīdere" (meaning to see). The word describes a process where one person sees or meets another person, typically to ask questions or gather information.
Think of meeting someone 'between' ('inter-') to 'see' ('vīdere') what they have to say — that's why an interview is a meeting to ask questions.