an investigation into a person's origins and previous history
They are calling for fingerprinting and background checks for airport employees.
Examples of 'background check' in a sentence
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Yet both sailed through the application process, despite warnings that we would undergo criminal background checks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are also strict background checks on employees.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They will compel more gun sellers to obtain licences and more buyers to undergo background checks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Such figures have inevitably led to calls for better background checks and improved monitoring.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many churches often have questions about background checks.
Christianity Today (2000)
Training is rigorous, as are background checks.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His group has 22 members, all subject to police background checks.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
One example could be a problem resulting from the failure to carry out background checks on references, qualifications, criminal records or immigration status.