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

Family members and essential mission personnel must complete medical screening and receive clearance before any in-person contact is allowed.

From Science Daily

The Arab officials said screenings for those entering Gaza took longer than expected, causing delays.

From The Wall Street Journal

When I showed up to the AMC theater in midtown Manhattan Friday morning for the location’s earliest — and, hopefully, empty — screening, I tried my best to convey that I was there on a journalistic pursuit.

From Salon

One corner of Sundance was just for the geeks: the Holiday Village Cinemas, a humble quadraplex that hosted press and industry screenings from breakfast till dark.

From Los Angeles Times

The film premiered earlier this month as part of Sundance's World Cinema Documentary Competition, screening on the opening day of the festival.

From BBC

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