The interview
Example: Interview gathers information through direct questioning
Definition
"The interview" in journalism is a structured conversation where a journalist asks questions to gather information, opinions, or statements from a subject, aiming to provide accurate and insightful content for news or media purposes.
Etymology
The phrase "the interview" comes from the French word 'entrevue,' meaning a meeting or a face-to-face encounter. It evolved in English to describe a formal or informal conversation where questions are asked to obtain information. Did you know that originally, interviews were often conducted in person, which is why the term emphasizes direct interaction?
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"The interview" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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