Definition

A person who is being asked questions in a formal conversation, often to assess their qualifications for a job or to gather information.

Example

The interviewee answered all the questions confidently during the job interview.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new interviewee they hired for the position?

Yeah, I heard they have a lot of experience in the field.

I wonder how the interviewee felt during the interview process.

I bet they were nervous, but it sounds like they impressed everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interviewee → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "view" (from Old French *veue*, meaning sight or seeing) combined with the suffix "-ee" (meaning a person who receives an action). The word refers to a person who is seen or questioned in a situation, typically during a job interview.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'seen' ('view') in a conversation that happens 'between' people ('inter-') — that's why an interviewee is the person being questioned.

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