screening
Pronunciation: /ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/
The English word “screening” has 10 meanings listed here.
noun
- Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
- The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
- Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
- The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
- Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
- Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
- A test or method used for this purpose.
- The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
- Shielding.
- Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.
Etymology
From screen + -ing.
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