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Noun: screening  skreening
  1. The display of a motion picture
    - showing, viewing
     
  2. Fabric of metal or plastic mesh
     
  3. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    - cover, covering, masking
     
  4. Testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
Verb: screen  skreen
  1. Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
    "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
    - test
     
  2. Examine methodically
    "screen the suitcases"
     
  3. Examine in order to test suitability
    "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
    - screen out, sieve, sort
     
  4. Project onto a screen for viewing
    "screen a film"
     
  5. Prevent from entering
    - block out
     
  6. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
    - riddle
     
  7. Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
    - shield

Derived forms: screenings

See also: screener

Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], block, canvas, canvass, check, choose, close up, cloth, concealing, concealment, display, examine, fabric, hiding, impede, jam, material, obstruct, obturate, occlude, pick out, protect, select, show, sieve, sift, strain, study, take, testing, textile

Part of: screen

Encyclopedia: Screen Screen, Altar

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