screen in
B2 formal separable transitive
In simple words
To choose or allow people or things in after checking that they meet the right requirements.
Literal meaning: To screen (evaluate) someone in (to the selected group).
Meanings
1 B2 formal
To identify and select candidates, applicants, or patients who meet required criteria during a screening process.
"The clinic screens in patients who show specific risk factors for further diagnostic testing."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily used in HR, medical, and security contexts. Less common than 'screen out'. Often refers to applicants, candidates, or patients who pass an initial filter. Common in American English.
Commonly used with
candidates applicants patients participants callers volunteers
Forms
Base
screen in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
screens in
he/she/it
Past simple
screened in
yesterday
Past participle
screened in
have + pp
-ing form
screening in
continuous
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Synonyms
select include shortlist qualify admit pass
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