Screening — synonyms, definition

1. screening (Noun)

cover covering masking showing viewing

screening (Noun) — The display of a motion picture.

screening (Noun) — Fabric of metal or plastic mesh.

screening (Noun) — The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it. ex. "the screening concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

screening (Noun) — Testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics.

cloth concealing concealment display fabric hiding material testing textile genetic screening preview screen

2. screening (Verb)

blocking out riddling screening out shielding sieving sorting testing

screening (Verb) — Check for the presence of disease or infection. ex. "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

screening (Verb) — Examine methodically. ex. "screen the suitcases"

screening (Verb) — Examine in order to test suitability. ex. "screen these samples"

screening (Verb) — Project onto a screen for viewing. ex. "screen a film"

screening (Verb) — Prevent from entering. ex. "screen the strong sunlight"

screening (Verb) — Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.

screening (Verb) — Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.

analysing analyzing blocking canvasing canvassing checking choosing closing up examining impeding jamming obstructing obturating occluding picking out protecting selecting showing sieving sifting • • • shading