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Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈfɔɐ̯ʃtɛlʊŋsɡəˌʃpʁɛːç/
"Sie hat nächste Woche ein Vorstellungsgespräch."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person, typically for a job or admission.
"She prepared thoroughly for her job interview by researching the company's background." - 2
A meeting where a journalist or reporter asks someone questions for a newspaper, television show, or magazine article.
"The famous actor gave an exclusive interview discussing his upcoming film."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle French word 'entrevoir', meaning 'to see each other' or 'have a glimpse of', influenced by 'entre-' (between) and 'voir' (to see). It entered the English language in the 16th century, initially denoting a formal meeting or conference between people, eventually shifting to its modern journalistic and employment-focused meanings in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Interview" is said worldwide
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entretien
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃/
"Il a passé un entretien d'embauche ce matin."
Vorstellungsgespräch
Transliteration: /ˈfɔɐ̯ʃtɛlʊŋsɡəˌʃpʁɛːç/
"Sie hat nächste Woche ein Vorstellungsgespräch."
intervista
Transliteration: /in.terˈvi.sta/
"Il giornale ha pubblicato una lunga intervista con il sindaco."
entrevista
Transliteration: /en.teɾˈβis.ta/
"Tengo una entrevista de trabajo mañana por la tarde."
entrevista
Transliteration: /ẽ.tɾeˈviʃ.tɐ/
"O candidato impressionou todos os gerentes durante a entrevista."
साक्षात्कार
Transliteration: sākshātkār
"नौकरी के लिए उसका साक्षात्कार कल है।"
面试
Transliteration: miànshì
"他在一家跨国公司找到了一份面试。"
면접
Transliteration: myeonjeop
"지원자는 면접을 위해 정장을 입었다."
面接
Transliteration: mensetsu
"明日の面接に向けて準備をしています。"
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