colloquio — meaning in English

English meaning

• colloquy noun A formal conversation or dialogue.
• interview noun A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess them for a job or position.

Senses

colloquio is used for these senses in English:

• colloquy A conversation or dialogue. [from 15th c.]
• interview A formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant. [from 20th c.]

colloquy — full definition

1. noun A formal conversation or dialogue.
2. noun In law, a discussion during a trial in which the judge checks that the defendant understands the proceedings and their rights.

interview — full definition

1. noun A formal meeting in which someone is asked questions to assess them for a job or position.
2. noun A conversation in which a journalist asks someone questions for publication or broadcast.
3. verb To ask someone a series of questions in a formal setting.

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