Interview \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 conservation, or questioning, for the purpose of
eliciting information for publication; the published
statement so elicited.
Note: A recent use, originating in American newspapers, but
apparently becoming general.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Interview \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]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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