Screen out
verb
To exclude or not allow something or someone to pass through by checking beforehand.
The filters screen out harmful radiation.
Often appears as...
- screen out candidates
- screen out contaminants
verb
To reject or disqualify someone or something because they do not meet the needed requirements.
The company screens out any applicants who do not have at least three years of experience.
Often appears as...
- screen out candidates
- screen out applicants
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To prevent something from being seen, heard, or noticed.
The trees screen out the view of the ocean from the house.
Often appears as...
- screen out noise
- screen out sunlight
verb
To exclude or not allow something or someone to pass through by checking beforehand.
The filters screen out harmful radiation.
Often appears as...
- screen out candidates
- screen out contaminants
verb
To reject or disqualify someone or something because they do not meet the needed requirements.
The company screens out any applicants who do not have at least three years of experience.
Often appears as...
- screen out candidates
- screen out applicants
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To prevent something from being seen, heard, or noticed.
The trees screen out the view of the ocean from the house.
Often appears as...
- screen out noise
- screen out sunlight
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-check Exclusion
Screen out involves checking and removing unwanted elements before they enter a system.
Air purifiers screen out pollutants before air circulates indoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Protective Layer
It's often used to describe protective measures that act as a barrier.
Sunglasses are designed to screen out UV rays.
Pro Tip 3/3Selective Process
Screen out implies a process that is selective based on set criteria.
Water treatment plants screen out debris to ensure water quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-check Exclusion
Screen out involves checking and removing unwanted elements before they enter a system.
Air purifiers screen out pollutants before air circulates indoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Protective Layer
It's often used to describe protective measures that act as a barrier.
Sunglasses are designed to screen out UV rays.
Pro Tip 3/3Selective Process
Screen out implies a process that is selective based on set criteria.
Water treatment plants screen out debris to ensure water quality.
Pro Tip 1/3Pre-check Exclusion
Screen out involves checking and removing unwanted elements before they enter a system.
Air purifiers screen out pollutants before air circulates indoors.
Pro Tip 2/3Protective Layer
It's often used to describe protective measures that act as a barrier.
Sunglasses are designed to screen out UV rays.
Pro Tip 3/3Selective Process
Screen out implies a process that is selective based on set criteria.
Water treatment plants screen out debris to ensure water quality.
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