preliminary selection
[/ˌprɛlɪˈmɪneri səˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: preliminary selections
seleção preliminar
1. An initial process of choosing or filtering candidates, items, or options before a final decision is made
The preliminary selection of candidates reduced the pool from 500 applicants to 50.
A seleção preliminar de candidatos reduziu o número de 500 inscritos para 50.
2. The first stage of a competition or evaluation process
Athletes must pass the preliminary selection to compete in the finals.
Os atletas devem passar pela seleção preliminar para competir nas finais.
3. A screening or vetting process before a more rigorous evaluation
The preliminary selection ensured only qualified candidates would advance to the interview stage.
A seleção preliminar garantiu que apenas candidatos qualificados avançassem para a fase de entrevista.
This term is widely used in Brazilian academia, sports competitions, and recruitment processes. In competitive contexts such as beauty pageants, sports tournaments, and public service exams (concursos públicos), preliminary selection is a crucial stage. In Portugal and Brazil, the concept is essential in educational selection processes (ENEM, vestibulares) where millions of students compete.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make the cut in the preliminary selection
pass the preliminary selection
advance from preliminary selection
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