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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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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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The musical offers a partly biographical, partly fanciful scenario of Barrie overcoming a spell of writer’s block to craft a new play after meeting and befriending four young brothers in a London park.
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Automated passport control expedites entry for international travelers by presubmitting answers to biographical questions.
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Blanchard returns following the triumphant 2015 performances of his biographical opera Champion: An Opera in Jazz.
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First Known Use of biographical
1714
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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