screening

plural screenings

1. uncountableMesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

   I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.

2. countableuncountableThe examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

   Synonyms: sieving, straining, sifting

3. countablein pluraluncountableMaterial removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

   quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings

4. broadlyuncountableThe examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

   The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.

   1 more example

   This train of thought led the Company's Safety Directorate towards the revised standard […] of October 1993, which cemented a national scheme of testing for alcohol and drugs following safety-critical incidents or on suspicion of unfitness for duty, unannounced drugs screening for staff in safety-critical posts, a fixed standard for alcohol/blood levels, and clear guidelines for lunch breaks.

   2023 September 6, Greg Morse, “One more for the road?”, in RAIL, number 991, page 49

5. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
   1. broadlycountableuncountablemedicineIdentifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
   2. broadlycountableuncountablebusinessIdentifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
6. countableA test or method used for this purpose.

   various screenings to administer first

   Synonyms: screen

7. countableuncountableThe showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
8. countableuncountableball gamesShielding.
9. countableuncountableball gamesAction done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of screen