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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Biodata in Your Passport Other new technology could help reduce the time passengers spend in passport-control lines.

From BusinessWeek • Jan. 8, 2010

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