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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • transitive verb To view (a movie) before release for public showing.
  • transitive verb To examine or interview before further selection processes occur.

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  • verb To screen in advance for potential problems

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pre- +‎ screen

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