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preselection
A process in which a smaller group is selected from a large number of applicants, offers, or options because they meet the basic requirements. This shortlist is then examined more closely.
Nach der Vorauswahl wurden nur zehn Kandidaten zum Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen.
After the preselection, only ten candidates were invited to the interview.
The word is made up of 'voraus' (beforehand, in advance) and 'Wahl' (choice/selection). So it describes a selection that is made before the final decision in order to reduce the options.
Die Jury trifft eine Vorauswahl aus allen eingereichten Filmen.
The jury makes a preselection from all submitted films.
The noun 'die Vorauswahl' (the preselection) belongs to the separable verb 'vorauswählen' (to preselect). This verb describes the action of making an initial, rough selection.
Wir müssen zuerst die besten Kandidaten für die nächste Runde vorauswählen.
We first have to preselect the best candidates for the next round.
Common phrases with this noun are 'eine Vorauswahl treffen' (to make a preselection) or 'in die Vorauswahl kommen' (to make it into the preselection, from the applicant's perspective).
Nur Bewerber, die in die Vorauswahl kommen, werden benachrichtigt.
Only applicants who make it into the preselection will be notified.
selection / choice
Auswahl is the general process of determining suitable candidates from several options. Vorauswahl explicitly refers to an early stage: a smaller group initially meets the basic requirements and is then examined more closely. Auswahl is appropriate for the final decision; Vorauswahl is appropriate for this first screening round.
Nach der Vorauswahl werden zehn Bewerber genauer geprüft.
After the preselection, ten applicants will be examined more closely.
Nach der Auswahl erhalten drei Bewerber eine Zusage.
After the selection, three applicants will receive an offer of acceptance.
