- present participle of screen.
screening
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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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Screening programmes in the UK, where healthy 14-35 year olds' hearts are tested to look for dangerous underlying issues, have found that around one in 300 could be affected.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Screening programmes, where healthy people's hearts aged 14-35 are tested to look for dangerous underlying issues, have found that around one in 300 could be affected.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The 69-minute movie, written and directed by Hong Sang-soo, premiered the next year in the festival’s Special Screening section and later in theaters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
This evolved into the permanent Screening Partnership Program in 2004, which exists today with 20 enrolled airports.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“More like hoping I don’t get chosen for the special Secondary Security Screening lottery.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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