Definitions for screening
Overview of noun screening
The noun screening has 4 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
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)
Overview of verb screen
The verb screen has 7 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) screen, test
(test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus")
2. (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)
