screening
/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/
The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as; Mesh material that is used to screen; The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen; Material removed by such a process
- plural
- screenings
Meanings
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The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
When does the screening start?
Tatoeba · seltsameseeds · CC BY 2.0 FR
I went to see an advance screening of the new movie yesterday.
Tatoeba · User83551 · CC BY 2.0 FR
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Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door")
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The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve)
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Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc
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Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons — The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
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Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities — The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as
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A test or method used for this purpose
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The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen
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Shieldingrare
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Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ballrare