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.
☞ A recent use, originating in American newspapers, but apparently becoming general.