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

Autism researchers and advocates are working toward developing better screening tools, safety plans, therapies and prevention strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But alongside the cost of screening, other practical challenges have been highlighted.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

New medical guidelines aim to head off damage early with lifestyle changes, screening tests and medication.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

AI can take on some security functions, like quickly screening software for vulnerabilities, but it still makes too many mistakes to be a reliable guardian.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

They began screening Lost Boys to see whether they had living relatives in Africa, and whether they had fought in the war.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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