screening

noun

screen·​ing ˈskrē-niŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that screens

2

screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction : material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen

3

: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)

4

: a showing of a movie

Examples of screening in a Sentence

methods of screening for cancer

Players must pass three random drug screenings.

Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.

The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adults age 45 and older are advised to begin regular screening for colon cancer, which can help detect the disease early and reduce the risk of death. —Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025

Following first screenings for the debut entry in Marvel Studios‘ Phase 6, which hits theaters July 24, audiences have praised the visual artistry, impeccable writing and performances from Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Julia Garner. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025

Bring a blanket and your favorite snacks for a free, family-friendly screening under the stars. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025

For employers, this means retraining teams, revising screening workflows, and carefully documenting adverse action decisions. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for screening

• cleaning
• gleaning
• greening
• keening
• leaning
• meaning
• peening
• preening
• weaning
• careening
• convening
• demeaning

Kids Definition

screening

noun

screen·​ing ˈskrē-niŋ 

: a net (as of metal or plastic) used especially for screens