screenings Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the display of a motion picture
    viewing; showing; screening.
  2. noun fabric of metal or plastic mesh
    screening.
  3. noun the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
    masking; cover; screening; covering.
    • the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft
  4. noun testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
    screening.
  5. verb test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
    test; screen.
    • screen the blood for the HIV virus
  6. verb examine methodically
    screen.
    • screen the suitcases
  7. verb examine in order to test suitability
    sort; screen; screen out; sieve.
    • screen these samples
    • screen the job applicants
  8. verb project onto a screen for viewing
    screen.
    • screen a film
  9. verb prevent from entering
    screen; block out.
    • block out the strong sunlight
  10. verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
    riddle; screen.
  11. verb protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
    screen; shield.

WordNet


Screen"ings noun plural
Definitions
  1. The refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

Webster 1913