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

Ingle's relatives, boxers and former trainers from the Ingle Gym are expected to be in the audience at a special screening at The Light cinema in Sheffield on Thursday.

From BBC

The company said the trust bank’s operations will follow anti-money-laundering and sanctions screening requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal

An NHS England spokesperson said screening services are "expected to make reasonable adjustments" to support women with disabilities.

From BBC

"I am starting a petition to try and get the SMA on the newborn screening heel group testing from birth," Nelson, 34, said on her Instagram story.

From BBC

The universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine was adopted precisely because screening and follow-up fail.

From MarketWatch

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