prescreen

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9

Definition of prescreen

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (ambitransitive)To screen in advance for potential problems, especially as a preliminary screening before further screening.
    “We'll prescreen with a questionnaire, and for candidates who get past that stage, we'll screen further with an interview.”
    “Opting out of prescreened offers of credit might also be useful when you apply for a mortgage.”
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verb

  1. (ambitransitive)To screen in advance for potential problems, especially as a preliminary screening before further screening.
    “We'll prescreen with a questionnaire, and for candidates who get past that stage, we'll screen further with an interview.”
    “Opting out of prescreened offers of credit might also be useful when you apply for a mortgage.”

noun

  1. A prescreening.

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Etymology

From pre- + screen.

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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