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 motion picture

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

The screening will take place Sept. 27 at Alice Tully Hall. —Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2024

The screening is in conjunction with The California Film Institute (CAFILM) and Miramax. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 July 2024

For the June 8 screening of his film Sacramento, the actor was almost unrecognizable in bleach blond locks, a dramatic change-up from his usual brown hair. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024

Florida did better than the national average on the percentage of women who have had HIV screenings and reported a lower-than-average rate of women who reported mental health concerns. —Alissa Gary, Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

screening

noun

screen·​ing ˈskrē-niŋ 

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