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 Definitions of screening  [ˈskri nɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'screening' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) screening
the activity of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the qualifications of applicants.

2.  screening
the showing of a motion picture.

3.  screening
screenings, (used with a sing. or pl. v.)

4.  screening
undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen.

5.  screening
extremely fine coal.

6.  screening
the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.

Etymology:  (1920–25)

Definition of 'screening' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) screening, showing, viewing
the display of a motion picture

2. (noun) screening
fabric of metal or plastic mesh

3. (noun) 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. (noun) screening
testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics


Definition of 'screening' Webster Dictionary 

1.  screening
of Screen



'screening' - Nearby Entries  

screen  screen font  screen memory  screen off  screener  screening  screenland  



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