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interview > 5 senses
NOUN1interviewThe questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited)
2interview, consultation, audienceA conference (usually with someone important)
VERB1interview, questionConduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
2interviewDiscuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation
3interviewGo for an interview in the hope of being hired
interview > pronunciation
Soundsih'nervyuw.; ih'ntervyuw.
Rhymesanew, argue, askew, and 55 more rhymes in yuw at the HyperDic website...
interview > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited). Often conducted by journalists.
Examples"my interviews with teen-agers revealed a weakening of religious bonds"
Narrowerjob interview, employment interview; telephone interview
Broaderinterrogation, examination, interrogatory
Verbsinterview; interview; interview
interview > noun 2, communication
MeaningA conference (usually with someone important).
Synonymsconsultation, audience
Broaderconference, group discussion
interview > verb 1, communication
MeaningConduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot interview Sue
Synonymsquestion
Broaderconverse, discourse
Nounsinterviewer; interviewee; interview
interview > verb 2, communication
MeaningDiscuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
ModelSam cannot interview Sue
Examples"We interviewed the job candidates"
Broaderconverse, discourse
Nounsinterviewee; interview
interview > verb 3, communication
MeaningGo for an interview in the hope of being hired.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
ModelSam and Sue interview
Examples"The job candidate interviewed everywhere"
Entailsapply
Broaderconverse, discourse
Nounsinterview

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