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background check

background check

Meaning of background check

a review of someone's history for work or official purposes

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British English/ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃɛk/
American English/ˈbækˌɡraʊnd tʃɛk/
Russian transcription[prɐˈvʲerkə bʲɪɐˈgrafʲɪjɪ]
background check
background check - проверка биографии
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background check with Russian translation

background check usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Агентство провело проверку биографии.

The agency completed a background check on him.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Проверка биографии может занять несколько дней.

A background check can take several days.

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background check belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Security and Background Checks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

background checkпроверка биографии
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

background check synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between background check / reference check / vetting / screening

🇬🇧English
background check

проверка биографии — a review of someone's history for work or official purposes

B2Often

The agency completed a background check on him.

Агентство провело проверку биографии.

B
🇬🇧English
background check

the same term as the headword; a review of someone's history for work or official purposes

B2Very Often

The company will do a background check before hiring new staff.

Компания проведет проверку биографии перед наймом новых сотрудников.

R
🇬🇧English
reference check

a check focused on references from past employers, teachers, or other contacts, not a full history review

B2Often

Before making an offer, the HR team completed a reference check.

Перед тем как сделать предложение, отдел кадров провел проверку рекомендаций.

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🇬🇧English
vetting

a broader and more careful check of a person, document, plan, or idea; not limited to personal history

B2Often

All new contractors go through vetting before they can access the site.

Все новые подрядчики проходят тщательную проверку, прежде чем получить доступ на объект.

S
🇬🇧English
screening

a general preliminary check used to filter candidates or identify risks; less specifically about personal history

B2Very Often

Applicants must pass screening before the interview stage.

Кандидаты должны пройти предварительную проверку до этапа собеседования.

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How to pronounce background check and what this word means

background check translation: проверка биографии. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce background check

/ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃɛk/

background check translation

проверка биографии

background check examples

The agency completed a background check on him.

background check transcription

/ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃɛk/, /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd tʃɛk/

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background check meaning: what does it mean?

a review of someone's history for work or official purposes

background check pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

background check is pronounced as /ˈbækɡraʊnd tʃɛk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

background check definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The agency completed a background check on him. Translation: Агентство провело проверку биографии.

Is background check part of Security and Background Checks vocabulary?

Yes, background check (проверка биографии) can be learned in the Security and Background Checks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is background check part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, background check (проверка биографии) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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