screening Meaning & Definition
What Does Screening Mean?
Screening is a noun that means Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door"). It can also mean The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve). As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of screen. As a verb, it means To filter by passing through a screen.
Word Facts for Screening
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈskɹiːnɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cover, showing and viewing |
| Plural | screenings |
Screening Definition (Noun)
- Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
- 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.
quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
- The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
- Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
- Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
- A test or method used for this purpose.
various screenings to administer first
- 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.
Screening as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of screen
Verb
- To filter by passing through a screen.
Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.
- To shelter or conceal.
- To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.
- To present publicly (on the screen).
The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight.
- To fit with a screen.
We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy.
- To examine patients or treat a sample in order to detect a chemical or a disease, or to assess susceptibility to a disease.
- To search chemical libraries by means of a computational technique in order to identify chemical compounds which would potentially bind to a given biological target such as a protein.
- To stand so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.
- To determine the source or subject matter of a call before deciding whether to answer the phone.
Noun
- The process of checking or filtering.
The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
- The showing of a film
- The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions
- (in the plural) Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
- A method to identify a disease in a population which is not showing any symptoms of this disease.
Synonyms of Screening
Screening synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Screening
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Screening in a Sentence
I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
various screenings to administer first
Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel.
The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing.
The news report will be screened at 11:00 tonight.
We need to screen this porch. These bugs are driving me crazy.
Word Forms & Grammar
screening (countable and uncountable, plural screenings)
screening
Words That Rhyme With Screening
Origin of Screening
From screen + -ing.
Pronouncing Screening
Screening is pronounced //ˈskɹiːnɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Screening
Is screening a noun or a verb?
Screening is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for screening?
You can replace screening with words such as cover, showing and viewing. See the full list of screening synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of screening?
The plural of screening is screenings.