interview
UK: ˈɪn.tə.vjuː | US: ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.vjuː
n. a formal meeting where questions are asked to assess suitability for a role or gather information
vt. to conduct a formal conversation with someone to evaluate or question them
interview = inter<between> + view<see>
- inter (Latin origin: "between, among") → denotes interaction or mutual action.
- view (Old French "veue," from Latin "videre" meaning "to see") → refers to visual perception or examination.
Etymology Origin:
The word "interview" emerged in the early 16th century from French entrevue (literally "a seeing between"), combining entre (between) and vue (sight). Initially, it described a mutual sighting or meeting, later narrowing to its modern sense of a structured Q&A session. The logic reflects the idea of "seeing into" someone’s qualifications or thoughts through dialogue.
She prepared thoroughly for her job interview.
The journalist will interview the mayor tomorrow.
The panel conducted interviews with all candidates.
His interview performance impressed the recruiters.
The documentary features interviews with survivors.