screening process
noun phraseUK /ˈskriːnɪŋ ˈprəʊsɛs/
US /ˈskriːnɪŋ ˈprɑːsɛs/
A screening process is a way of checking things or people to decide which ones are okay to keep or let through.
The airport uses a screening process to check every passenger's bags before they fly.
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2. A series of tests used to find a disease early, before symptoms appear.
The clinic offers a screening process for eye problems in young children.
3. The steps used to choose the best candidates for a job or program.
Our hiring screening process includes an interview and a skills test.
4. The way movies or TV shows are shown to a small audience before release.
The film's screening process lets directors hear feedback from viewers.
5. The act of hiding or protecting something with a screen.
The screening process around the patio keeps the insects out.