screen test

noun

: a short film sequence for assessing the ability or suitability of a person for a movie role

screen-test

ˈskrēn-ˈtest 

transitive verb

Examples of screen test in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The certification also demands lower color error rates than other display types and higher color luminance in both 10% patch and full-screen tests. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success. — Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026

The screen test was set for the day that Wayne was set to move his oldest daughter into her first year of college. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

After several rounds of screen tests, Adria Arjona has been chosen for the mystery role in DC Studios’ sequel to Superman. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for screen test

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed