"screening" in the noun sense
1. screening, showing, viewing
the display of a motion picture
2. screening
fabric of metal or plastic mesh
3. cover, covering, screening, masking
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
"the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
4. screening
testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
"screening" in the verb sense
1. screen, test
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
"screen the blood for the HIV virus"
2. screen
examine methodically
"screen the suitcases"
3. screen, screen out, sieve, sort
examine in order to test suitability
"screen these samples"
"screen the job applicants"
4. screen
project onto a screen for viewing
"screen a film"
5. screen, block out
prevent from entering
"block out the strong sunlight"
6. riddle, screen
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
7. shield, screen
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
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