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screening
[ skree-ning ]
/ ˈskri nɪŋ /
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noun
the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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.
the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.
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