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Screening

//ˈskɹiːnɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

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

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

  2. 2
    testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics wordnet
  3. 3
    The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve). countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it wordnet
  5. 5
    Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc. countable, in-plural, uncountable

    "quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings"

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  1. 6
    fabric of metal or plastic mesh wordnet
  2. 7
    The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as broadly, uncountable

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

  3. 8
    the display of a motion picture wordnet
  4. 9
    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. broadly, countable, uncountable
  5. 10
    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. broadly, countable, uncountable
  6. 11
    A test or method used for this purpose. countable

    "various screenings to administer first"

  7. 12
    The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen. countable, uncountable
  8. 13
    Shielding. countable, uncountable
  9. 14
    Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of screen form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From screen + -ing.

Etymology 2

From screen + -ing.

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