screened
v.v. to check someone or something to see if they are safe, healthy, or suitable for a job. You use this when you want to find out if there are any hidden problems.
v. to examine or test a group of people or objects systematically to identify specific characteristics or risks. Often used in medical, security, or recruitment contexts to filter for suitability or safety.
The hospital screened all visitors for symptoms of the flu.
The HR department screened over two hundred applicants before selecting five candidates for the final interview.
Airport security personnel screened every piece of luggage using advanced imaging technology to ensure no prohibited items were brought onto the aircraft.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in the passive voice when describing a process.