Definition of biographical
1 : of, relating to, or constituting biography
2 : consisting of biographies a biographical dictionary
3 : relating to a list briefly identifying persons biographical notes
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Recent Examples of biographical from the Web
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A biographical listing of these soldiers is also set up at the site.
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Applicants must provide some biographical information, pass a background check and provide fingerprints.
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The Advocate Long used the laptop to search for the addresses, phone numbers, and biographical information of the two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the July 5 shooting of Alton Sterling.
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The Advocate Long used the laptop to search for the addresses, phone numbers, and biographical information of the two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the July 5 shooting of Alton Sterling.
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Authorities says Long was looking for addresses, phone numbers and biographical information about the officers on the same day that a gunman attacked police officers in Dallas.
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Members had been approached to back an Xscape biopic, and Burruss — inspired by New Edition’s recent biographical movie — began softening her stance.
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Here's a look at the candidates who filed by Thursday's deadline, along with some biographical information.
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According to biographical information, Burney lived for a while in Oregon and Alaska, before returning to his hometown Louisville in 1971.
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First Known Use of biographical
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BIOGRAPHICAL Defined for English Language Learners
biographical
playDefinition of biographical for English Language Learners
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: relating to or telling the story of a real person's life
BIOGRAPHICAL Defined for Kids
biographical
playDefinition of biographical for Students
: of or relating to an account of a real person's life a biographical essay
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