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

Beijing is also looking for relaxation in U.S. screening of Chinese investments.

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California schools will begin screening kindergartners and first- and second- graders for dyslexia to combat the state’s low early reading scores.

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Aramayo said it was a "surreal experience" when he returned to his home city for a screening of the film, where his history teacher was in the audience.

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And that potentially means longer waits for screenings.

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While autism rates have climbed in the U.S. in recent years, some scientists have suggested that genetics, older parents or better screening and diagnosis systems are likely behind the rise in cases.

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