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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “screening”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“screening” is roughly the #4695 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
verb. To filter by passing through a screen.
Example: Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.
Similar words: pick.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “screening” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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