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Interview

UK /["/ˈɪntəvjuː/"]/US /["/ˈɪntərvjuː/"]/

Definition

a formal meeting at which somebody is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or for a course of study at a college, university, etc.

In simple words: A meeting where someone is asked questions to get a job.

Examples

  • I have a job interview tomorrow at 10 AM.
  • The interview went really well, and I hope to get the job.
  • She prepared a lot for the interview with the famous author.
  • The interviewer asked many interesting questions during the interview.
  • We conducted an interview with the local mayor about community issues.

Usage notes

Use 'interview' in job contexts or when talking about a conversation where questions are asked. Avoid using it in casual situations not related to job hiring.

Grammar pattern

interview + object

Memory hint

Think of 'interview' as a way to 'enter' a 'view' of your potential job.

Collocations

  • face-to-face
  • in-person
  • one-on-one
  • carry out
  • conduct
  • do
  • room
  • panel
  • techniques
  • in an/​the interview
  • interview about
  • interview between
  • a round of interviews
  • face-to-face
  • in-person
  • one-on-one
  • carry out
  • conduct
  • do
  • room
  • panel
  • techniques
  • in an/​the interview
  • interview about
  • interview between
  • a round of interviews
  • face-to-face
  • in-person
  • one-on-one
  • carry out
  • conduct
  • do
  • room
  • panel
  • techniques
  • in an/​the interview
  • interview about
  • interview between
  • a round of interviews

Synonyms

  • meeting
  • discussion
  • questioning
  • session

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • rejection

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'interview' as a verb and a noun.
  • Using a plural form incorrectly (e.g., 'interviews' when discussing one instance).
  • Not pairing the word properly with prepositions (e.g., saying 'interview for a job' instead of 'interview with a company').