To interview
Example: They interview candidates for selection
Definition
"To interview" means to conduct a formal conversation or questioning session with someone, often to assess their qualifications, opinions, or experiences, typically for purposes such as job selection or information gathering.
Etymology
The word "to interview" comes from the mid-17th century, combining 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'view' meaning 'to see.' Originally, it referred to a private face-to-face meeting, evolving over time to mean a formal questioning or discussion.
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"To interview" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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