The interviewee
Example: Interviewee answers questions during evaluation for a job position
Definition
"The interviewee" refers to the person who is being questioned or evaluated during an interview, typically in the context of a job or other formal assessment. This individual responds to questions posed by an interviewer to demonstrate suitability or qualifications.
Etymology
The term "interviewee" comes from the word 'interview' combined with the suffix '-ee,' which denotes the person who receives the action. 'Interview' originates from the mid-17th century, derived from French 'entrevue,' meaning a meeting or sighting. Did you know? The '-ee' suffix often turns verbs into nouns indicating the recipient of an action.
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"The interviewee" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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