prescreen

[ pree-skreen ]
/ priˈskrin /

verb (used with object)

to screen in advance; select before a more detailed selecting process.

Origin of prescreen

First recorded in 1965–70; pre- + screen

Words nearby prescreen

prescient, prescientific, prescind, prescore, prescott, prescreen, prescribe, prescript, prescriptible, prescription, prescriptive

Definition for prescreening (2 of 2)

screening
[ skree-ning ]
/ ˈskri nɪŋ /

noun

the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
screenings, (used with a singular or plural verb)
  1. undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve: screenings of imperfect grain.
  2. extremely fine coal.
the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.

Origin of screening

First recorded in 1715–25; screen + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM screening

pre·screen·ing, noun

Medical definitions for prescreening

screening
[ skrē′nĭng ]

n.

The examination of a group of usually asymptomatic individuals to detect those with a high probability of having or developing a given disease.
The initial evaluation of an individual, intended to determine suitability for a particular treatment modality.