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

Prevention usually focuses on healthy lifestyle choices and routine screening tests.

From Science Daily

The call lasted about five minutes, and at the end, Cole-Wilkin, of Long Stratton, Norfolk, was told she had passed the screening.

From BBC

"By systematically screening nearly every gene in the human genome, we found both expected pathways and completely unexpected ones that control tau levels in neurons."

From Science Daily

The report found that Noem and DHS had created security vulnerabilities by waiving a requirement that passengers remove their shoes at security screenings before flying.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last year, screenings for several music documentaries and concert films were able to rake in a couple of million dollars at the box office.

From Los Angeles Times

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