Screening

Definitions

1. Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
   uncountable
2. The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
   countable, uncountable
3. Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
   countable, in-plural, uncountable
4. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
   broadly, uncountable
5. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
   broadly, countable, uncountable
6. Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
   broadly, countable, uncountable
7. Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
   broadly, countable, uncountable
8. A test or method used for this purpose.
   countable
9. The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
   countable, uncountable
10. Shielding.
    countable, uncountable
11. Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

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

“quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings”

“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.”

“various screenings to administer first”

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