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brief screening

[/briːf ˈskriːnɪŋ/]
nounpl: brief screenings
triagem breve
1. A quick preliminary evaluation or assessment, typically used in medical, security, or administrative contexts to determine if further detailed examination is needed
All passengers undergo a brief screening at airport security before boarding.
Todos os passageiros passam por uma triagem breve na segurança do aeroporto antes de embarcar.
2. A short preliminary review of documents, applications, or candidates to filter out unsuitable options before a full review
The HR department conducted a brief screening of job applications to narrow down the candidates.
O departamento de RH realizou uma triagem breve das candidaturas para reduzir o número de candidatos.
3. A quick health check or medical assessment to identify potential issues
The clinic offers a brief screening for blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
A clínica oferece uma triagem breve para pressão arterial e níveis de colesterol.
Synonyms
preliminary screeningquick assessmentinitial reviewquick check
Antonyms
comprehensive screeningthorough examinationdetailed assessmentfull screening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triagem breve
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in medical and administrative contexts
São Paulo
triagem rápida
Alternative phrasing more commonly heard in São Paulo region
Portugal
rastreio breve
Portuguese usage prefers 'rastreio' for screening contexts, particularly in healthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass the initial screening
undergo screening
screening process
filter through screening
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