- present participle of screen.
screening
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screenings
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the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
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the showing of a motion picture.
There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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(used with a singular or plural verb) screenings,
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undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve.
screenings of imperfect grain.
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extremely fine coal.
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the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.
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Law schools could use their antitrust curricula as a secret screening device to steer cynics and chiselers who accidently get through the door toward alternative professions such as telemarketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
As someone behind me at the end of the film’s screening said, “Well, that plane took a while to land.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
We had this screening here in Austin of “Boyhood,” and it was intense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The NHS says cervical screening appointments with a clinician is still the best way to prevent cancer – and even if you have missed an appointment you can still come forward for one.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The day before the election, a downtown art movie theater had its first desegregated screening.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Much of this progress stems from improved medical treatments—e.g., statins, immunotherapies, GLP-1s—disease screenings and less tobacco use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Three screenings showcase the director’s stylish, morally complicated work: ‘Fatal Attraction,’ ‘Unfaithful’ and the theatrical premiere of ‘Deep Water.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
North Korea’s IT workers use stolen American identities to pass hiring screenings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The entertainment company combines movie screenings with live theatre performances and themed environments, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in their favourite stories.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
This meant I'd have to justify my daily screenings with a homework assignment.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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