screening — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Examples

   I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.

2. The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   sievingstrainingsifting

3. Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • in-plural
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings

4. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

   Usage

   • broadly
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.

   More examples (1)

   This train of thought led the Company's Safety Directorate towards the revised standard […] of October 1993, which cemented a national scheme of testing for alcohol and drugs following safety-critical incidents or on suspicion of unfitness for duty, unannounced drugs screening for staff in safety-critical posts, a fixed standard for alcohol/blood levels, and clear guidelines for lunch breaks.

5. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as: Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.

   Usage

   • broadly
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

6. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as: Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.

   Usage

   • broadly
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

7. A test or method used for this purpose.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Synonyms

   screen

   Examples

   various screenings to administer first

8. The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

9. Shielding.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

10. Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

    Usage

    • Countable
    • Uncountable

Noun

1. the display of a motion picture

   Synonyms

   showingviewing

   Broader terms

   display

2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh

   Broader terms

   fabricclothmaterialtextile

3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

   Synonyms

   covercoveringmasking

   Broader terms

   concealmentconcealinghiding

   Examples

   the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft

4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

   Broader terms

   testing