background check

Frequency: 8.021.0 per million words

An investigation into a person's history, typically before employment.

backgroundBACKGROUND + NOUN

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check

Examples (10)

  • In the future, we will require background checks on airport employees.
  • All new hires must undergo a thorough background check.
  • A background check is mandatory for anyone wanting to volunteer at the school.
  • The landlord decided to run a background check on the potential tenant.
  • Passing a rigorous background check is the first step to getting a security clearance.
  • He was worried he might fail the background check due to his past mistakes.
  • The company uses a third-party service to conduct background checks.
  • A standard background check will verify your criminal record and employment history.
  • Many states have expanded the requirement for a background check for all firearm sales.
  • Did you have to consent to a background check before they offered you the job?