Definition of Screening

1. Noun. The display of a motion picture.

Exact synonyms: Showing, Viewing
Generic synonyms: Display
Specialized synonyms: Preview
Derivative terms: Screen, Show

2. Noun. Fabric of metal or plastic mesh.
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile
Substance meronyms: Screen

3. Noun. The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. "The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
Exact synonyms: Cover, Covering, Masking
Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding
Derivative terms: Cover, Cover, Cover, Mask, Screen

4. Noun. Testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics.
Generic synonyms: Testing
Specialized synonyms: Genetic Screening
Derivative terms: Screen, Screen

Definition of Screening

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Screening

1. Examination of people with no symptoms, to detect unsuspected disease. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Screening

screeded
screeder
screeders
screeding
screeds
screen
screen
screen-film contact
screenable
screened
screener
screeners
screenful
screenfuls
screening (current term)
screening (current term)
screenings
screening audiometry
screening test
screenland
screenlands
screenplay
screenplays
screens
screenwriter
screenwriters
screen actor
screen background
screen defense
screen door

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