Biodata

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Biographical data. uncountable
  2. 2
    A form resembling a curriculum vitae, used by employers to select workers. countable

    "I will also examine their biodatas. I expect my wife to be educated."

Example

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"In Japan, there are arranged marriages and love marriages. In arranged marriages, each partner must show biodata to each other's families before possible approval. Such a marriage is seen also as a business relationship."

Etymology

From bio- + data.

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curriculum vitae

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