screen out

phrasal verb

screened out; screening out; screens out

: to remove (someone or something that is not suitable for a particular purpose) from a group that is being examined

screening out job applicants who have less than three years' experience

: to prevent (something harmful) from passing through

lotion that screens out the sun's harmful rays

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People with disabilities of all kinds must first navigate the job application process, which requires its own accommodations and can often leave folks worn out — or even screened out entirely. —

Rachel Curry, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025 Since standardized testing tends to produce biased results, companies that use aptitude tests to screen out candidates may be creating unintentional liabilities as well as one-dimensional applicant profiles. —

Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Biden is charged with lying on a federal form aimed at screening out gun buyers who use or are addicted to drugs. —

Xerxes Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024 My colleagues at Fortune Recommends have been tirelessly screening out the best Black Friday deals. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for screen out