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Meaning of screened
The primary meaning of the word "screened" is to examine or assess something or someone carefully.
Etymology of screened
The word "screened" originates from the Old French word "escren", meaning a screen or a mesh, and the Latin word "crinem", meaning a sieve
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of filtering or sifting something
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the idea of examining or assessing something carefully
Synonyms
filtered
sifted
examined
inspected
reviewed
assessed
evaluated
checked
tested
verified
validated
investigated
scrutinized
analyzed
appraised
surveyed
audited
monitored
observed
watched
viewed
inspected
perused
scanned
searched
probed
queried
interrogated
interviewed
questioned
cross-examined
vetted
cleared
approved
sanctioned
authorized
Definitions
- To examine or assess something or someone carefully in order to determine their suitability or quality
- To show or exhibit a film or video
- To filter or sift something, such as a substance or a group of people
- To protect or shield something from harm or damage
Usage Examples
- The company screened all job applicants carefully before making a hire
- The film was screened at the movie theater last night
- The water was screened for contaminants before it was deemed safe to drink
- The athlete was screened for injuries before being allowed to play
Antonyms
ignored
neglected
overlooked
disregarded
dismissed
rejected
unexamined
uninvestigated
unverified
unvalidated
unchecked
untested
unmonitored
unobserved
unseen
unviewed
unwatched
unscreened
cleared
approved
sanctioned
unauthorized
unapproved