screening
Americannoun
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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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A sizeable proportion of the BBC's income comes from the licence fee, which is payable by all UK households with a television, or whose occupants watch live screening online.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“People are screening for financial compatibility in the same way that I think previous generations screened for religion or politics,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
TSA said the program is part of its effort to modernize screening and make things more convenient for passengers, while maintaining security protocols in place with strict requirements for bus operators and airline personnel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Neighbouring Rwanda said it would be tightening screening along its border with DR Congo as a "precautionary measure", while Nigeria said it was "closely monitoring the situation".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The rotted screening from the back porch lay on the concrete terrace.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
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