- a simple test performed on a large number of people to identify those who have or are likely to develop a specified disease
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screening test n
screen′ test′,
screen-test (skrēn′test′),USA pronunciation v.t.
v.i.
- Show Businessa filmed audition to determine the suitability of an individual for appearing or acting in a motion picture.
- 1920–25
screen-test (skrēn′test′),USA pronunciation v.t.
- to give a screen test to:The studio screen-tested 400 children before casting the part.
v.i.
- to undergo a screen test:Dozens of actors have screen-tested for the role.
- verb, verbal use of noun, nominal phrase screen test 1965–70
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