prescreenings

screen·ing

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Definitions of prescreenings word

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

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25; screen + -ing1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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