screening

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screening

The doctor recommends a regular health screening for early detection.

Definition

Noun: 1. The process of testing or examining people or things to identify those with specific characteristics or to assess suitability. This often refers to medical checks, security procedures, or selection processes. 2. The act of hiding something by placing an object in front of it; an object used for this purpose. This involves blocking the view to conceal or protect. 3. A fabric made of a mesh of metal or plastic wire. This material is used for fences, filters, or partitions. 4. The showing of a movie or film to an audience.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Meaning 1: Testing/Examining):
    • All passengers must go through a security screening before boarding the plane.
    • Regular health screening is important for early disease detection.
  • Noun (Meaning 2: Concealing):
    • The tall hedge provides a screening from the busy street.
    • They used a smoke screening to hide their retreat.
  • Noun (Meaning 3: Mesh Fabric):
    • The window has a fine wire screening to keep insects out.
    • He repaired the torn screening on the porch.
  • Noun (Meaning 4: Showing a Film):
    • The film's premiere screening is tonight at 8 PM.
    • We attended a special screening of the documentary.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pass/fail a screening": To be found acceptable or unacceptable after a test or examination.
    • The candidate passed the initial phone screening and was invited for an interview.
  • "screening process": The series of steps involved in evaluating people or things.
    • The university has a rigorous screening process for applicants.
Variants and Related Words
  • Screen (verb): To test, examine, or evaluate; to conceal or protect; to show a film.
    • They will screen all applicants. The trees screen the house from the road.
  • Screen (noun): A flat panel on electronic devices; a surface for projecting films; something that hides or protects.
  • Prescreening (noun): An initial screening done before the main one.
    • The prescreening of blood donors is essential.
Synonyms
  • For testing: Examination, evaluation, assessment, check, vetting.
  • For concealing: Concealment, cover, camouflage, cloak, veil.
  • For mesh: Mesh, netting, gauze, lattice.
  • For showing a film: Showing, presentation, viewing, premiere.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
  • Screen for (something): To test specifically to find something.
    • The program screens for early signs of vision problems in children.
  • Screen out (someone/something): To remove or reject through a screening process.
    • The application form is designed to screen out unqualified candidates.
Related Idioms
  • "Smoke screen": Something said or done to hide the truth or real intentions.
    • His friendly manner was just a smoke screen for his dishonest plans.
screening

The doctor recommends a regular health screening for early detection.

Noun
  1. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
  2. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
  3. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
  4. the display of a motion picture

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