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screened

Pronunciation: [skriːnd]

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Learn how to use screened in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce screened

Pronunciation: [skriːnd]

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