Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who conducts an interview: An interviewer is an individual whose role is to ask questions of another person or group of people, typically in a formal or structured setting to gather information, assess suitability, or create content.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The interviewer asked the candidate about her previous work experience.
  • A good interviewer listens carefully to the answers.
  • She was nervous before meeting the television interviewer.

Advanced Usage

• The role of the interviewer: This phrase refers to the specific responsibilities and techniques involved in conducting interviews.
  • Understanding the role of the interviewer is key to getting honest responses.
• Interviewer bias: A term describing when an interviewer's personal opinions or expectations unconsciously influence the interview process.
  • The study aimed to minimize interviewer bias by using a standardized script.

Variants and Related Words

• Interview (n/v): The formal meeting or conversation itself, or the act of conducting one.
  • She has a job interview tomorrow. (n)
  • He will interview three candidates for the position. (v)
• Interviewee (n): The person who is being interviewed.
  • The interviewee answered the questions confidently.

Synonyms

• Questioner: A person who asks questions.
• Examiner: A person who administers a test or formal inquiry.
• Inquirer: A person who seeks information by asking questions.

Related Phrases

• To conduct an interview: To carry out or perform the duties of an interviewer.
  • The journalist was assigned to conduct an interview with the author.
• Interviewer-led: Describing an interview format primarily directed by the interviewer's questions.
  • The discussion was interviewer-led, with little room for open dialogue.

Noun

1. a person who conducts an interview