pre-employment
|pre/em/ploy/ment|
B2
/priː-ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
before hiring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-employment' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'employment' meaning 'the state of having a paid job'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-employment' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'employment', a term used since the 15th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before employment', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or activities before someone is employed.
The company requires a pre-employment background check.
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