screening

American  

[skree-ning] / ˈskri nɪŋ /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• prescreening
  noun

Etymology

Origin of screening

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

Example Sentences

The prime-time evening programs, for example, showcase features that have the highest entertainment value, starting with the Saturday 7:30 p.m. screening of Budd Boetticher’s 1955 “The Magnificent Matador.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The final advice suggests screening for even fewer people than was originally suggested in November when people with both BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations would have been eligible.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

De Toth’s 1947 “The Other Love,” screening at 9:35 p.m., is also unsettling, though its genre is the high-toned weepie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Piush Khetan, the charity's India director, said they offer basic services which include a free eye screening and glasses for people in need as well as performing cataract surgery.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Hugh’s insects swarmed and stung people until they were banished from the house, after which Hugh spent all his time at the window, his bees screening the other side of the glass.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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