interviews
noun · verb
Form of interview , plural of interview.
Simple meaning
The questioning of a person.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
intervyoozSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɪntɚvjuz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of interview
The questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
“My interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds.”
plural of interview
A conversation in person (or, by extension, over the telephone, Internet etc.) between a journalist and someone whose opinion or statements he or she wishes to record for publication, broadcast etc.
plural of interview
A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.
plural of interview
Any face-to-face meeting, especially of an official or adversarial nature.
verb
third-person singular of interview
To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.
third-person singular of interview
To be interviewed; to attend an interview.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
Used this way, interviews is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“My interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds.”
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Curious and questioning
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “interviews with …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: interviews with …
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- “My interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds.”noun
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Inflected forms
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Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.
Word family
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A person who conducts an interview.
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