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

Among them is the level of screening at the hotel hosting some of Washington's most high-profile politicians, diplomats and journalists.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Trump later told reporters that a gunman he described as a "lone wolf" and a "whack job" had charged through security screening just outside the ballroom.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

That was certainly the case at my public screening on Thursday evening.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

One possible explanation involves a phenomenon known as "screening."

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Without the foggy glass screening them, his eyes looked bright, washed clear by his tears.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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