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screening
A systematic examination or testing procedure used to detect certain diseases or risk factors early in a large group of people.
Das Neugeborenen-Screening hilft, seltene Stoffwechselkrankheiten früh zu entdecken.
Newborn screening helps detect rare metabolic diseases early.
screening
A process of checking or selection in which people, data, or materials are evaluated and pre-sorted according to certain criteria.
Nach dem ersten Screening der Bewerbungen wurden fünf Kandidaten zum Gespräch eingeladen.
After the first screening of the applications, five candidates were invited for an interview.
screening
The showing of a film, often for a selected audience such as critics or test viewers, before it is shown publicly.
Wir sind heute Abend zu einem exklusiven Screening des neuen Independent-Films eingeladen.
We are invited to an exclusive screening of the new independent film this evening.
'Screening' is a word from English that is used in German technical and professional language. In everyday, informal conversation, it is rather rare.
Das Unternehmen führt bei allen Bewerbern ein standardisiertes Screening durch.
The company carries out a standardized screening for all applicants.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Screening' from the context. Medical terms like 'Krankheit' (disease) or 'Vorsorge' (preventive care) point to the examination. Words like 'Bewerber' (applicant) or 'Auswahl' (selection) point to the selection process. Terms like 'Film' or 'Kino' refer to the film showing.
Beim Lungenkrebs-Screening werden Risikopatienten untersucht.
In lung cancer screening, at-risk patients are examined.
In a medical context, 'Screening' is often specified more precisely. Typical combinations are 'Vorsorge-Screening' (preventive screening), 'Neugeborenen-Screening' (newborn screening), or 'Krebs-Screening' (cancer screening).
Ein regelmäßiges Screening wird für bestimmte Altersgruppen empfohlen.
Regular screening is recommended for certain age groups.
test
Both der Test and das Screening can examine diseases or risk factors. Test generally refers to an individual medical procedure, whereas Screening means the systematic use of such examinations in a larger group. Use Test for an individual examination and Screening for organized early detection.
Das Screening untersucht eine große Gruppe frühzeitig auf bestimmte Risikofaktoren.
The screening checks a large group early for certain risk factors.
Der Test untersucht, ob diese Person bestimmte Risikofaktoren für die Krankheit hat.
The test checks whether this person has certain risk factors for the disease.
