- present participle of screen.
screening
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screenings
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the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
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the showing of a motion picture.
There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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(used with a singular or plural verb) screenings,
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undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve.
screenings of imperfect grain.
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extremely fine coal.
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the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.
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Cognitive ability was measured as many as four times with the Mini-Mental State Examination, an established 11-question screening test that evaluates memory, attention and thinking skills.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The in-service evaluation in England will help inform a recommendation from the UK NSC whether screening for SMA should be included as part of the newborn blood spot screening programmes across the UK," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Bruno works as a voice-over actor and attended a screening of the film Friday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The remaining amount is allocated across programs for "awareness and prevention," "screening and assessment," "referral, linkage, and coordination," implementation and evaluation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
“It certainly worked. And it says here, the screening will happen ‘immediately after cake’?”
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
For ICE, medical conditions that had the highest number of claims included screenings for tuberculosis and other diseases and treatment for hypertension, chest pain and type 2 diabetes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The entertainment company combines movie screenings with live theatre performances and themed environments, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in their favourite stories.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Even fans of premium screenings acknowledge that the experience depends heavily on the theater.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Funded through Chan’s philanthropy with her husband Mark Zuckerberg, the private, tuition-free school aimed to support the “whole child” through wraparound services, including free dental checkups, early-intervention screenings and wellness coaching for parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
They went to plays and operas and concerts in the parks, listened to string quartets and piano recitals in office-building lobbies, attended movie screenings, and visited museums.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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