adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To interview (somebody) as a preliminary step, e.g. to plan for a full interview later. transitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Before an interview. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + interview.

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