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Meaning of screening in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    screening

    Definitions

    1. the display of a motion picture

    Derived terms

    • demo
    • demonstrate
    • exhibit
    • present
    • screen
    • show
  2. 2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
  3. 3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

    Examples

    • « the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft »

    Derived terms

    • cloak
    • cover
    • cover up
    • dissemble
    • mask
    • screen
    • shield
  4. 4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

    Derived terms

    • screen
    • screen out
    • sieve
    • sort

Famous quotes

  • « I remember when I took Quentin Tarantino with me to a very private screening of the documentary 'Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,' which shows some of the legal irregularities of his case. I was involved by the film, and it was an amazing experience to see people weep at the end of it. »
    Harvey Weinstein
  • « Big Brother is on the march. A plan to subject all children to mental health screening is underway, and the pharmaceuticals are gearing up for bigger sales of psychotropic drugs. »
    Phyllis Schlafly
  • « Today the demands are for even higher standards in the quality of care, for greater flexibility and convenience in treatment times, and for more prevention through screening and health checks. »
    Lucy Powell
  • « I was going to make movies. I was the one in the family who was always rolling the video camera, making movies of my brothers around town, and then screening them for my parents. I still would love to make movies someday... that's something that really means a lot to me, and I know I'll have the chance to do it one day. »
    Joe Jonas
  • « When you do a drama, you are challenged to trust your inner voice much more. Because when you put a comedy in front of even a 25-person screening, you know whether it's working or not. The barometer is overt. »
    Shawn Levy

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