interview

/ˈɪntərvjuː/
noun
  1. A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a job, course, etc.
    • She has a job interview at the bank tomorrow morning.
    • The interview lasted about 30 minutes and went very well.
    • He prepared for the college interview by practicing common questions.
  2. A meeting in which a journalist or reporter asks a person questions to get information for a news story, article, or broadcast.
    • The magazine published an exclusive interview with the famous singer.
    • I watched an interview with the author on television last night.
    • The reporter conducted an interview with the mayor about the new park.
verb
  1. To ask someone questions in a formal meeting to see if they are suitable for a job, course, etc.
    • The company will interview five candidates for the position.
    • She was interviewed for a scholarship at the university.
    • They interviewed me for over an hour about my experience.
  2. To ask someone questions in order to get information for a news story, article, or broadcast.
    • The journalist interviewed several witnesses after the accident.
    • She was interviewed by a local news station about the community event.
    • He interviewed the scientist about the new discovery.