referencecheck

noun

UK /ˈrɛf.rəns.tʃɛk/

US /ˈrɛf.rəns.tʃɛk/

A reference check is when someone asks other people about you to see if you are good at a job.

Before hiring her, the company did a reference check with her old boss.

SYNONYMS

background check credential check verification screening vouching

RELATED WORDS

reference employer interview resume recommendation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of looking up a fact or source to make sure it is correct.

The writer did a quick reference check before quoting the number.

3. A call or message to a former employer to confirm someone's work history.

His reference check came back positive, so they offered him the job.

4. A review of citations in a school paper to ensure they are real and accurate.

The teacher asked for a reference check on every source in the report.