Meaning of screening in English
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Noun
screeningDefinitions
1. the display of a motion pictureDerived terms
- 2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
- 3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Examples
- « the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft »
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- 4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
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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