screening

noun

1. 1

   Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

   I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.

2. 2

   The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

3. 3

   Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

   quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings

4. 4

   The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

   The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.

   This train of thought led the Company's Safety Directorate towards the revised standard […] of October 1993, which cemented a national scheme of testing for alcohol and drugs following safety-critical incidents or on suspicion of unfitness for duty, unannounced drugs screening for staff in safety-critical posts, a fixed standard for alcohol/blood levels, and clear guidelines for lunch breaks.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as: Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.

7. 7

   A test or method used for this purpose.

   various screenings to administer first

8. 8

   The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.

9. 9

   Shielding.

10. 10

    Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

verb

1. 1

   Also a form of screenpresent participle and gerund of screen

Forms

plural

screenings