Screener
(noun)
- A person or machine that screens or filters something, such as a screening test for a particular disease.
- A person who checks for security or other restrictions, such as airport security personnel or a person who checks movie tickets.
Origin:
The word 'screener' comes from the verb 'screen' which means to filter or examine something to remove or detect unwanted elements.
Examples:
- She was hired as a screener to check passengers before they boarded the flight.
- The screener found a knife in the traveler's luggage and notified the authorities.
- The company required all employees to undergo a health screener before returning to work.
- The movie theater hired screeners to check tickets and make sure no one sneaks in.
- The screener at the medical clinic performed a series of tests to determine the patient's health status.