The security screening
Example: Security screening examines passengers and luggage for safety
Definition
"The security screening" refers to the process of examining passengers and their luggage at airports to ensure safety by detecting prohibited items or threats before boarding an aircraft. It plays a crucial role in maintaining secure air travel environments.
Etymology
The phrase "the security screening" combines "security," from the Latin 'securitas,' meaning safety or freedom from care, with "screening," derived from the Old English 'scrēon,' meaning to cover or protect. Together, they describe the protective examination process used in aviation.
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"The security screening" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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