In"ter*view (?), n. [F. entrevue, fr. entrevoir to see imperfectly, to have a glimpse of, s'entrevoir to visit each other. See Inter- , and View.]

1. A mutual sight or view; a meeting face to face; usually, a formal or official meeting for consultation; a conference; as, the secretary had an interview with the President.

2. A conversation, or questioning, for the purpose of eliciting information for publication; the published statement so elicited.

&fist; A recent use, originating in American newspapers, but apparently becoming general.

In"ter*view, v. t. To have an interview with; to question or converse with, especially for the purpose of obtaining information for publication. [Recent]

• A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant
       
• It was a dreadful interview; I have no hope of getting the job
  
• A conversation in which facts or opinions are sought
       
• The reporter gave the witness an interview
  
• The account of such a conversation
       
• The interview was printed the next day
  
• To obtain an interview with someone; and to have an interview
       
• He interviewed the witness
       
• The witness was interviewed