screening
noun
the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
prescreening
-
a word derived from
screening.
Example Sentences
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A prescreening tool that’s available online includes questions like whether you have a disability, how much you earn before taxes and whether you’re taking care of other family members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
Scotty David was grilled during a hearing March 8 over his false answer on the prescreening juror questionnaire.
From Fox News ● Apr. 1, 2022
A judge decides whether to use a prescreening survey, whether attorneys can ask questions or provide prepared queries to the judge, how long jurors can be questioned and whether anyone can be questioned individually.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2021
Keep swiping till you find someone who is—at minimum—willing to give you some background information and travel to your area for an in-person prescreening talk.
From Slate ● May 25, 2021
Last year, Hungary, Latvia and Greece piloted a system for prescreening travellers that aims to detect deception by analysing microexpressions in the face.
From Nature ● Feb. 25, 2020
