interview
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈɪntəvjuː/US /ˈɪntərvjuː/
Meaning
noun
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.
“a job interview”
verb
to talk to somebody and ask them questions at a formal meeting to find out if they are suitable for a job, course of study, etc.
“interview somebody, The university interviews all potential candidates.”
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