Screen out

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verb

To exclude or not allow something or someone to pass through by checking beforehand.

The filters screen out harmful radiation.
Visual representation of "screen out" - To exclude or not allow something or someone to pass through by checking beforehand.

Often appears as...

  • screen out candidates
  • screen out contaminants
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Pre-check Exclusion

Screen out involves checking and removing unwanted elements before they enter a system.

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Air purifiers screen out pollutants before air circulates indoors.
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Protective Layer

It's often used to describe protective measures that act as a barrier.

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Sunglasses are designed to screen out UV rays.
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Selective Process

Screen out implies a process that is selective based on set criteria.

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Water treatment plants screen out debris to ensure water quality.
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