biodata

British

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌdeɪtə, -ˌdɑːtə /

noun

information regarding an individual's education and work history, esp in the context of a selection process

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Etymology

Origin of biodata

C20: from _bio ( _graphical ) + _data

Example Sentences

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In its current state, biodata sonification has limited scientific use, since “we don’t know what these electrical fluctuations say about fungal life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2023

The real-time biodata helped her connect the dots between brain and body, while Maia taught her how she could potentially turn the pain off.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2022

The application includes private biodata and displays vaccination dates and types administered.

From Reuters • Sep. 3, 2021

Your biodata is who you are, oppressive and freeing at once.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2020

But he’s a lot more than just his biodata.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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