Meaning & use
Interviewed
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Asked someone a series of questions in a formal meeting to assess them or gather information, such as for a job, news story, or research.
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The journalist interviewed three survivors of the flood for her report.
She was interviewed for the marketing position last Tuesday.
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The word entered English from the French 'entrevue,' originally meaning a formal meeting between people.
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