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Definition of screener

screener

/ˈskriː.nər/
screen · er

Plural:screeners
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screener Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person whose job is to examine, evaluate, or vet people or items, such as job applicants, incoming phone calls, or airline passengers and baggage at a security checkpoint.

Example

"The airport security screener asked the passenger to remove his laptop from the carry-on bag."


2

An advance copy of a film or television program sent to critics, awards voters, or industry professionals for review and consideration before its general release.

Example

"The studio distributed digital screeners of the documentary to academy members ahead of the voting deadline."


3

A software tool, questionnaire, or mechanical sieve used to filter, sort, or preliminarily assess data, financial stocks, study participants, or physical materials.

Example

"She used an online stock screener to filter companies by market capitalization and dividend yield."

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