screening

[ skree-ning ]

noun

1. the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
2. the showing of a motion picture:

   There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

3. screenings, (used with a singular or plural verb)
   1. undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve:

      screenings of imperfect grain.

   2. extremely fine coal.
4. the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.

Other Words From

• pre·screening noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of screening¹

First recorded in 1715–25; screen + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In April, Carol Baum, who produced films including Dead Ringers and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, spoke about Sweeney after a film screening.

From BBC

But Prostate Cancer Research also acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.

From BBC

Queen Camilla missed the Gladiator II screening, as she recovers from a chest infection.

From BBC

Due to screening and early detection, Trunk’s father was treated for early-stage colon cancer and survived.

From Los Angeles Times

“Gladiator II,” the enjoyably dumb sequel to the brawny Ridley Scott epic that won the best picture Oscar nearly a quarter-century ago, has just finished its premiere screening on the Paramount Pictures lot.

From Los Angeles Times