- present participle of screen.
screening
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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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It comes as ministers have backed the UK National Screening Committee's recent recommendation that most men should not be offered regular testing for the disease.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In May 2026, the UK National Screening Committee said that only a small group of high-risk men should be eligible for regular testing for prostate cancer.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The 69-minute movie, written and directed by Hong Sang-soo, premiered the next year in the festival’s Special Screening section and later in theaters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
This evolved into the permanent Screening Partnership Program in 2004, which exists today with 20 enrolled airports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“More like hoping I don’t get chosen for the special Secondary Security Screening lottery.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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