the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act or custom of holding an interview or interviews.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The practice of seeking interviews and colloquy, especially with persons of some importance or conspicuousness. for the purpose of publishing their remarks in newspapers.
Word Usage
"But for the most part, people in New Hampshire take such pride in what they call the interviewing process for the rest of the country, they say, you know, whatever it takes in order to maintain that first-in-the-nation primary status, we'll do it."