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характеристика

character reference

Meaning of характеристика

a reference about personal character

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Russian[xərɐkʲtʲɪˈrʲistʲɪkə]
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характеристика with English translation

характеристика usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The landlord wanted a character reference from her old manager.

Арендодатель попросил характеристику от её бывшего руководителя.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He brought a character reference to support his application.

Он принёс характеристику, чтобы поддержать своё заявление.

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

характеристикаcharacter reference
ребёнокchild
студентstudent
экзаменexam
домашняя работаhomework
оценкаgrade
онлайнonline

характеристика synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between характеристика / рекомендация / отзыв / рекомендательное письмо / характеристика с места работы

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🇷🇺Russian
характеристика

character reference — a reference about personal character

B1Often

The landlord wanted a character reference from her old manager.

Арендодатель попросил характеристику от её бывшего руководителя.

Х
🇷🇺Russian
характеристика

A general formal reference about a person's qualities and conduct.

B1Very Often

For employment, I needed a character reference from my previous job.

Для трудоустройства мне понадобилась характеристика с предыдущего места работы.

Р
🇷🇺Russian
рекомендация

A recommendation or endorsement; broader and less specific than a character reference.

B1Often

The employer asked for a recommendation from the former manager.

Работодатель попросил рекомендацию от бывшего руководителя.

О
🇷🇺Russian
отзыв

An opinion or evaluation of a person, their work, or a service.

B1Often

In his review, the colleague noted his responsibility and punctuality.

В отзыве коллега отметил его ответственность и пунктуальность.

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рекомендательное письмо

A formal letter recommending a person for a job, study, or another purpose.

B1Often

The university requested a recommendation letter from the professor.

В университете запросили рекомендательное письмо от преподавателя.

Х
🇷🇺Russian
характеристика с места работы

An official work reference issued by an employer, describing a person's professional and personal qualities.

B1Often

A work reference was attached to the application.

К заявлению приложили характеристику с места работы.

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How to pronounce характеристика and what this word means

характеристика translation: character reference. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce характеристика

[xərɐkʲtʲɪˈrʲistʲɪkə]

характеристика translation

character reference

характеристика examples

The landlord wanted a character reference from her old manager.

характеристика transcription

[xərɐkʲtʲɪˈrʲistʲɪkə]

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характеристика meaning: what does it mean?

a reference about personal character

характеристика pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

характеристика is pronounced as [xərɐkʲtʲɪˈrʲistʲɪkə]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

The landlord wanted a character reference from her old manager. Translation: Арендодатель попросил характеристику от её бывшего руководителя.

Is характеристика part of Security and Background Checks vocabulary?

Yes, характеристика (character reference) can be learned in the Security and Background Checks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is характеристика part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, характеристика (character reference) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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