screening measure
collocation in Englishmeaningsofscreeningandmeasure
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screening
noun
uk/ˈskriː.nɪŋ/us/ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
a showing of ...
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measure
noun
uk/ˈmeʒ.ər/us/ˈmeʒ.ɚ/
a way of achieving something, or a method for dealing with ...
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(Definition ofscreeningandmeasurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofscreening measure
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Using a criterion standard to validate ascreeningmeasureto identify harmful and hazardous drinking in older persons.
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This questionnaire was used as an initialscreeningmeasureto select individuals who might meet criteria for panic disorder and controls.
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But as a primaryscreeningmeasureit is a very serious breach of our basic rights to privacy and is intrusive.
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Although the psychometrics have been found to be sound, its utility as ascreeningmeasureis limited by its length.
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The first group included participants meeting a cut-off score on one of the screening measures.
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Five hundred and thirteen women completed the initial screening measures.
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Sixtyseven of the 111 participants who met a cut-off on one of the screening measures completed the phone interview.
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Children's total scores on the two screening measures (teacher and parent ratings of behavior problems) were averaged to yield a risk score.
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The screening measures available to pregnant women are determined by the local health authority.
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No exceptional screening measures are thought to be necessary; the planning officers will be able to discharge their duties without requiring access to highly classified material.
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Third, some of the screening measures proposed —those for overseas visitors to which reference has just been made—would clearly involve other countries.
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Most screening measures aim to be practical and efficient to administer, with the goal of identifying students who may require further assessments and interventions.
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To evaluate student performance on the screening measures, scores are compared to specific criteria ("criterion referenced") or to broad norms ("norm referenced").
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Several occupational health screening measures similar to genetic testing are already taking place.
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This initiative promotes preventive screening measures and efficient utilized health care resources, in order to improve the quality of care and strengthen the patient-physician relationship.
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