спра́вка

uncommon #6050C1

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1.
certificate, official note, written confirmation
Мне нужна́ спра́вка от врача́.
I need a certificate from the doctor.
A short official paper issued by a doctor, employer or authority.
2.
information, reference, inquiry
Он навёл спра́вки о новом сотру́днике.
He made inquiries about the new employee.
Often in the plural: навести справки 'to make inquiries'.

Examples

Банк запрашивает справку о доходах.
The bank is requesting a proof of income.
Высидевшая целый час в очереди женщина наконец получила справку.
The woman who had stood in line for a whole hour finally received her certificate.
Проставляемая печать подтверждает подлинность справки.
The stamp affixed to the certificate confirms its authenticity.
Уплативший налоги гражданин получил справку без задержек.
The citizen who had paid his taxes received the certificate without delay.
Поли́ция наводи́ла спра́вки о про́шлом подозреваемого.
The police were inquiring into the suspect's past.
Каждый привившийся ребенок получил справку от врача.
Every vaccinated child received a certificate from the doctor.
Комиссуемым выдают справку о состоянии здоровья.
Those being discharged are issued a certificate of their health status.
Всем оптировавшим лицам выдали справки.
All those who had opted for a citizenship were issued certificates.