in·ter·view
ˈin-tər-ˌvyü 
1
: a formal consultation usually to evaluate qualifications (as of a prospective student or employee)
2
a
: a meeting at which information is obtained (as by a reporter, television commentator, or pollster) from a person
b
: a report or reproduction of information so obtained
3
interviewed; interviewing; interviews
1
transitive
: to question or talk with (someone) to get information : to conduct an interview with (someone)
The police are interviewing several witnesses.
was interviewed on television
Several strong candidates have been interviewed for the position.
More than 60 staff members were interviewed for the project …—
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Nature ConservancyGone are the days when a language researcher had to interview subjects in a lab …—Katy Steinmetz
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intransitive
: to participate in an interview for a position (such as a job)
One warm morning I arrived to interview for a job as an editorial assistant on a trade journal …—Joseph Epstein
Joseph Epstein
Examples of interview in a Sentence
Noun
The company is holding interviews for several new jobs.
a journalist conducting interviews with political leaders
The interview will be shown on tonight's news.
This library has a large collection of his interviews.
He is a very entertaining interview.
She's always been known as one of Hollywood's best interviews.
Recent Examples on the WebJonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
In hindsight, however, Smith stressed that Jennifer Crumbley would have done a lot of things differently — which Jennifer Crumbley also stated in an interview with state officials preparing her presentencing report.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Here are other excerpts from an interview with Xu, edited for brevity and clarity.
—Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 7 Apr. 2024
Michelle Troconis talks to investigators Michelle Troconis during her second of three interviews with investigators.
—Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
The Black Adam star expressed remorse about his political past and cast skepticism on the state of the nation in an interview with Fox News’ Will Cain this week.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In recent months, he’s increasingly been asked in interviews to weigh in on rising antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Netanyahu insisted in a CNN interview last month that his country’s policy was to let as much humanitarian aid into Gaza as is necessary, a claim that’s been widely disputed.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Stewart remembered catching flak from critics for her performance due to her moody screen acting.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Billy Perrigo, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
The university also interviewed the team's three assistant coaches for the team, the director of women's basketball operations, the director of sports performance, and one team manager.
—The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
By contrast, Musselman owes Arkansas $1 million for taking the USC job with four years left on his contract to coach the Razorbacks.
University of Arkansas-Little Rock Coach Darrell Walker, 63, might be among the coaches who interview with Yurachek, given his strong ties to the Razorbacks.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
The man who was injured provided a self-defense claim and was released from custody after being interviewed, according to police.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
But multiple industry experts interviewed by the Hotline in recent months believe it will be settled.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Television networks and other press were trying to track me down to interview me about his dying.
—Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
White said police are working to interview victims and contact the approximately 100 people believed to have witnessed the incidents.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
In one Saturday afternoon, a potential employee can come to the main office, fill out an application, get fingerprinted for a background check, and interview on the spot — effectively bypassing a lengthy hiring and onboarding process that can take weeks.
—Hannah Poukish, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Noun
In an interview with CNBC that made headlines around the world, Dimon praised Trump’s economic policies as president.
—Jonathan Mahler Edoardo Ballerini Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
In hindsight, however, Smith stressed that Jennifer Crumbley would have done a lot of things differently — which Jennifer Crumbley also stated in an interview with state officials preparing her presentencing report.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
Here are other excerpts from an interview with Xu, edited for brevity and clarity.
—Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 7 Apr. 2024
Michelle Troconis talks to investigators Michelle Troconis during her second of three interviews with investigators.
—Emily Wichick Hourihane, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2024
The Black Adam star expressed remorse about his political past and cast skepticism on the state of the nation in an interview with Fox News’ Will Cain this week.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2024
In recent months, he’s increasingly been asked in interviews to weigh in on rising antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Netanyahu insisted in a CNN interview last month that his country’s policy was to let as much humanitarian aid into Gaza as is necessary, a claim that’s been widely disputed.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
During an interview with Rolling Stone, Stewart remembered catching flak from critics for her performance due to her moody screen acting.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
Three workers interviewed by TIME said that the Israeli government could theoretically use AutoML to build a surveillance or targeting tool.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
The university also interviewed the team's three assistant coaches for the team, the director of women's basketball operations, the director of sports performance, and one team manager.
—The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
By contrast, Musselman owes Arkansas $1 million for taking the USC job with four years left on his contract to coach the Razorbacks.
University of Arkansas-Little Rock Coach Darrell Walker, 63, might be among the coaches who interview with Yurachek, given his strong ties to the Razorbacks.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 6 Apr. 2024
The man who was injured provided a self-defense claim and was released from custody after being interviewed, according to police.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024
But multiple industry experts interviewed by the Hotline in recent months believe it will be settled.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
Television networks and other press were trying to track me down to interview me about his dying.
—Bob Guccione Jr., SPIN, 5 Apr. 2024
White said police are working to interview victims and contact the approximately 100 people believed to have witnessed the incidents.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
In one Saturday afternoon, a potential employee can come to the main office, fill out an application, get fingerprinted for a background check, and interview on the spot — effectively bypassing a lengthy hiring and onboarding process that can take weeks.
—Hannah Poukish, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
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in·ter·view
ˈint-ər-ˌvyü
1
: a meeting usually face to face especially for the purpose of talking or consulting
an interview to evaluate a prospective student's qualifications
2
: a meeting at which information is obtained (as by a reporter) from a person
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: the account of such a meeting
interview
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interviewer
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