1. An investigation into a person's past, including criminal history, employment records, education, and financial status, typically conducted by employers, landlords, or organizations before hiring or accepting someone
The company requires a background check before finalizing any job offer.
A empresa exige uma verificação de antecedentes antes de finalizar qualquer oferta de emprego.
2. A formal review of someone's history to assess their suitability or trustworthiness for a position or responsibility
He passed his background check for the security clearance position.
Ele passou em sua verificação de antecedentes para a posição de autorização de segurança.