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interview

|in/ter/view|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈɪntərˌvju/

🇬🇧

/ˈɪntəvjuː/

face-to-face meeting

Etymology
Etymology Information

'interview' originates from the French word 'entrevue', where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'vue' meant 'view'.

Historical Evolution

'entrevue' transformed into the English word 'interview' during the 16th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a meeting between people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

She had an interview for the job.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to hold an interview with someone.

The manager will interview all the candidates.

Synonyms

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