background check
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˌtʃek/
UK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˌtʃek/
1.
a check of a person's financial and criminal history, typically conducted by a prospective employer or landlord
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All new employees must undergo a background check.
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The landlord conducted a thorough background check on all applicants.