screening

[ skree-ning ]
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noun
  1. the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.

  2. the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

  1. screenings, (used with a singular or plural verb)

    • undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve: screenings of imperfect grain.

    • extremely fine coal.

  2. the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.

Origin of screening

1
First recorded in 1715–25; screen + -ing1

Other words from screening

  • pre·screen·ing, noun

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