TOPIK · Level 230
15 words
Korean word
심사
Pronunciation
Romanizationsimsa
Meaning
- nounscreening
Example
비자 심사를 통과했어요.pi ja sim sa reul tong gwa hae sseo yo
I passed the visa screening.
More examples
서류 심사를 먼저 받아야 해요.seo ryu sim sa reul meon jeo pa da ya hae yo
You have to undergo document screening first.
Core concept
A careful review that checks people, documents, or works against set standards before deciding an outcome.
Common phrases
서류 심사를 받다seo ryu sim sa reul pat tta
undergo document screening
심사 통과sim sa tong gwa
pass screening
심사 절차sim sa cheol cha
screening process
Similar words
평가pyeongga: A judgment of quality, ability, value, or success based on evidence or results.
검토keomto: A careful examination of a document or plan to find problems and possible improvements.
Definition in Korean
어떤 기준에 따라 서류나 사람·작품 등을 자세히 살펴보고 합격이나 등급을 정하는 행위나 과정.eo tteon ki ju ne tta ra seo ryu na sa ram chak pum teung eul cha se hi sal pyeo bo go hap kkyeo gi na teung geu beul cheong ha neun haeng wi na kwa jeong
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound joins meanings related to examining closely and inspecting, which produces the idea of a careful review followed by a decision.
Usage tips
- This formal noun fits official processes more naturally than casual checking, making it useful in notices about applications or entry.
Other meanings
- selectionnoun
- appraisalnoun
Related words
- 심사하다simsahadascreenverb
- 심사료simsaryoscreening feenoun