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Definition interview in British English

interview noun

noun
/ˈɪntə(r)ˌvjuː/
1

a meeting in which someone asks another person, especially a famous person, questions about themselves, their work, or their ideas, in order to publish or broadcast the information

Example

This is her first interview since becoming Olympic champion.

Example

The magazine has an exclusive interview with the couple.

Example

He doesn't give interviews to the press.

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1.1

a formal meeting in which someone asks you questions to find out if you are suitable for a job, course of study etc

Example

I've got an interview for a job as an interpreter.

Example

She has been called for interview, so she's optimistic.

1.2

an official meeting in which the police ask someone questions about a crime

Example

The interview was terminated after two hours.

Example

There are recordings of the interviews conducted by the police.

1.3

a meeting in which someone asks you a series of questions as part of a research project

Example

I conducted in-depth interviews with dozens of former patients.

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Definition interview in British English