screening

[skree-ning]

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.

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

   1. undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve.

      screenings of imperfect grain.

   2. extremely fine coal.

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

Other Word Forms

• prescreening noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of screening¹

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

Example Sentences

In between the tribute bands and memorabilia vendors, one of the big attractions was screenings of various rare or bootleg film footage, screened in cavernous hotel ballrooms.

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“The increase in autism diagnoses reflects improved screening, broader diagnostic criteria, and greater awareness, not a link to vaccines.”

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Schlossberg's battle - while having access to the best care as a member of a prominent American family - highlights the need for more funding to develop better screening tools and treatments for all patients, physicians said.

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Fair pensions is a core issue cited by the unions while other demands include a fair wealth tax, a tax on digital activities for tech giants and the transparent screening of subsidies to companies.

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But the peer's intervention comes days after a major prostate cancer screening trial began in the country.

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