screened
Pronunciation: [skriːnd]
Word
Context: “testing”
(verb) to check or examine something carefully. This often happens in health or job situations to make sure it's safe or the right fit.
Example
The doctor screened all the patients for symptoms of the flu.
Example
She wasn't screened before being allowed to participate in the study.
Example
Has everyone been screened for any health issues?
Context: “entertainment”
(verb) to show a movie or video to an audience. This is what happens in a movie theater when a film is played.
Example
The theater screened the latest superhero movie last night.
Example
They didn't screen the documentary because of technical problems.
Example
What movies are being screened at the festival this year?
Context: “filtering”
(verb) to filter or separate things based on certain criteria. This could mean checking people for entry or selecting job applicants.
Example
The hiring team screened the applicants to find the best candidates.
Example
The application was not screened properly, so many good candidates were missed.
Example
How are the candidates being screened for the position?
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