interviewer

American

[in-ter-vyoo-er] / ˈɪn tərˌvyu ər /

noun

a person who interviews.
a peephole in an entrance door.

Etymology

Origin of interviewer

First recorded in 1865–70; interview + -er ¹

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Example Sentences

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Despite the best efforts of interviewers to recast Seattle’s rise as a Sam Darnold redemption arc, he’s refused to make it about himself.

From The Wall Street Journal

The interviewer from Sky Sports tried to get Carrick to say he wanted the job.

From BBC

The resulting first single from “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” — named “Aperture” — was recorded last, he told various interviewers.

From Los Angeles Times

How can you demonstrate that you’re a team player if your interviewer doesn’t specifically ask you about it?

From MarketWatch

The interviewer then asked if Cirstea was complaining because she could hear Osaka trying to pump herself up between the Romanian's first and second serves.

From BBC

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