HyperDic: screening

English > 4 senses of the word screening:
NOUNcommunicationscreening, showing, viewingthe display of a motion picture
artifactscreeningfabric of metal or plastic mesh
actscreening, cover, covering, maskingthe act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
actscreeningtesting objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics / characteristics
screening > pronunciation
Soundsskriy'nihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > screening: 4 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe display of a motion picture.
Synonymsshowing, viewing
NarrowerpreviewA screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public
BroaderdisplayExhibiting openly in public view
Spanishproyección, visionado
Verbsscreenproject onto a screen for viewing
English > screening: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningFabric of metal or plastic mesh.
Broaderfabric, cloth, material, textileartifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting / crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
Substance ofscreenA protective covering consisting of netting
English > screening: 4 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it.
Synonymscover, covering, masking
Broaderconcealment, concealing, hidingThe activity of keeping something secret
Spanishcobertura, envoltura
Catalancoberta, cobertor, cobertura
Verbsscreenprotect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
English > screening: 4 senses > noun 4, act
Meaningtesting objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics / characteristics.
Narrowergenetic screeninganalyzing a group of people to determine genetic susceptibility to a particular disease
BroadertestingAn examination of the characteristics / characteristics of something
Verbsscreenexamine methodically
screenexamine in order to test suitability

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