Grammar fix
screen out
reject by screening
To reject people or things after checking them against specific selection requirements.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelC1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The first stage of the interview is designed to screen out applicants who lack the required experience.
When I applied for my first job, there was an online test that screened out about half the applicants before anyone even read our CVs.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The first interview removes out weak candidates.
Say: The first interview screens out weak candidates.
'Remove' doesn't take 'out'; use 'screen out', 'filter out' or plain 'remove'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Remove the ones that aren't suitable
How selectiveGeneral filteringCriteria screening
filter outRemoving unsuitable items or candidates from a larger group.weed outRemoving unwanted or inadequate members to improve a group.
screen outYou're here · Rejecting candidates or items through checks against selection criteria.