pre-screen
|pre-screen|
B2
/priːˈskriːn/
advance evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-screen' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'screen' meaning 'to examine or evaluate'.
Historical Evolution
'Pre-screen' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'screen' in modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to examine before a main event or process', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to screen or evaluate something or someone in advance, often before a more detailed examination or process.
The candidates were pre-screened before the interview process.
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