screen out
The phrase "screen out" is often used in contexts where selection or filtering is necessary to exclude undesirable elements.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To exclude or eliminate something or someone after careful examination.
Example
- The company screens out applicants who lack the necessary qualifications.
B2Technical
(technical)To filter out or block unwanted elements or particles using a device or system.
Example
- The water filter screens out impurities to provide clean drinking water.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "screen out":
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