interview meaning
interview :
meeting, talk
noun
▪ She has an interview tomorrow.
▪ She has a meeting tomorrow.
▪ The interview went well.
▪ The talk went well.
paraphrasing
▪ meeting – talk
▪ discussion – talk
▪ consultation – talk
▪ conversation – talk
interview :
to ask questions, to meet
verb
▪ They will interview the candidates.
▪ They will ask questions to the candidates.
▪ She interviewed the famous actor.
▪ She asked questions to the famous actor.
paraphrasing
▪ question – to ask
▪ examine – to check
▪ consult – to talk
▪ discuss – to talk
Pronunciation
interview [ˈɪntərˌvjuː]
The stress is on 'in' and sounds like 'in-ter-vyoo'.
Common phrases and grammar about interview
interview - Common meaning
noun
meeting, talk
verb
to ask questions, to meet
Part of Speech Changes for "interview"
▪ interviewer (noun) – person who asks questions
▪ interviewee (noun) – person who answers questions
▪ interviewing (noun) – the act of asking questions
▪ interviewed (adjective) – having been asked questions
Common Expressions with "interview"
▪ conduct an interview – to do a meeting
▪ prepare for an interview – to get ready for a meeting
▪ job interview – meeting for a job
▪ interview process – steps in a meeting
Important examples of interview in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, interview is often used to mean a formal meeting for a job.
Example of a confusing word: review (to evaluate)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Interview is used as both a noun and a verb, often seen in grammar questions to test understanding of its use.
interview
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
interview panel
'group of people asking questions', used in job settings.
exit interview
'meeting when leaving a job', used to discuss reasons for leaving.
Differences between similar words and interview
interview
,
meeting
differences
Interview is more formal and structured, while meeting can be informal and cover various topics.
interview
,
discussion
differences
Interview involves asking questions for specific information, while discussion is a general exchange of ideas.
Words with the same origin as interview
The origin of interview
interview comes from the French 'entrevue', meaning 'a meeting between'. It evolved to mean a formal questioning.
Word structure
It has the prefix inter (between), root view (to see), and means 'to see between'.
Words with the same origin
The root of interview is view (to see). Words with the same root include review (to look again), preview (to see before).
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