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

Schnabel will receive his award at the Hand of Dante screening. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

The screenings have transformed Sikh temple compounds and village halls into makeshift cinemas where audiences watch not just a film but a retelling of memories of one of India’s bloodiest internal conflicts. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

For the full schedule and more information about screenings and panels, including programming at the Vineyard Lounge, visit the festival’s website. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 10 July 2026

The partnership provides active and retired NBA players and their families with preferred access to Teladoc Health’s virtual care services, including primary care, 24/7 urgent care and preventive health screenings. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026

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