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initial screening

[/ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈskriːnɪŋ/]
nounpl: initial screenings
triagem inicial
1. The first examination or assessment of something or someone to determine eligibility, suitability, or the presence of a condition
All job applicants must pass an initial screening before the interview process begins.
Todos os candidatos a emprego devem passar por uma triagem inicial antes do processo de entrevista começar.
2. A preliminary medical test to identify potential health issues or diseases
The doctor recommended an initial screening for diabetes given the patient's family history.
O médico recomendou uma triagem inicial para diabetes dada o histórico familiar do paciente.
3. A first-stage review or evaluation in a selection process
The initial screening of the film festival submissions narrowed down 500 entries to 50.
A triagem inicial das submissões do festival de cinema reduziu 500 participações para 50.
Synonyms
preliminary screeningfirst screeninginitial assessmentfirst assessmentpreliminary examination
Antonyms
final evaluationcomprehensive assessmentdetailed examination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
triagem inicial
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
triagem inicial
Standard usage in business and medical contexts
Portugal
rastreio inicial
Preferred term in Portuguese healthcare context
Portugal
triagem inicial
Also acceptable in general contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass the initial screening
fail the initial screening
undergo initial screening
clear the initial screening
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