What is the meaning of interview?

noun

• The questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists.
  • usage: "my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds"
• A conference (usually with someone important. )
  • usage: "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king"
  • synonyms: consultation, audience

verb

• Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.
  • synonyms: question
• Discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation.
  • usage: "We interviewed the job candidates"
• Go for an interview in the hope of being hired.
  • usage: "The job candidate interviewed everywhere"