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screening

/ˈskriːnɪŋ/
noun
  1. The showing of a movie, television program, or video to an audience.
    • The screening of the new film starts at 7 PM.
    • The theater has three screenings of the movie each day.
    • We attended a private screening of the documentary.
  2. The process of examining or testing people or things for suitability, disease, or problems.
    • The company does a background screening on all new employees.
    • The hospital offers free cancer screenings every month.
    • Security screening at the airport can take a long time.
  3. A physical barrier or partition that blocks light, wind, or view.
    • They installed a wooden screening to block the neighbor's view.
    • The bamboo screening provides privacy on the patio.
    • The window screening keeps insects out while letting air in.
Synonyms
examinationshowing
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to the process of examining or testing.
    • Please fill out this screening questionnaire before your appointment.
    • The screening test checks for early signs of the disease.
    • The screening process takes about 30 minutes.