screening

Meanings

Plural: screenings

Noun

• the display of a motion picture
• fabric of metal or plastic mesh
• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
• Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
• The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
• Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
• 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.
• 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.
• The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
• A test or method used for this purpose.
• The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
• Shielding.
• Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

Verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine methodically
• examine in order to test suitability
• project onto a screen for viewing
• prevent from entering
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
• present participle and gerund of screen

Synonyms

block out, cover, covering, masking, riddle, screen, screen out, shield, showing, sieve, sieving, sifting, sort, straining, test, viewing

Related Words

big screen, due diligence, small screen, weeding out