screening

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine

n. a test to check for a disease or health problem before symptoms appear.

n. the systematic testing of an asymptomatic population to detect a specific disease or condition at an early stage.

“Regular health screening can help find problems before they become serious.”

“The government launched a national screening programme to identify citizens at high risk for cardiovascular disease.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the process of checking people to see if they are suitable for a job or safe to enter a place.

n. the evaluation or vetting of individuals or objects to determine suitability, security risk, or quality.

“Airport security involves the screening of all passengers and their bags.”

“The recruitment agency performs a rigorous screening of all candidates before recommending them to the client.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun American English

n. a wire or plastic mesh used to cover windows or doors to keep insects out.

n. a material consisting of a mesh of wire or plastic, typically used in the construction of screens for windows and doors.

“We need to replace the screening on the back door because it has a hole.”

“The porch was enclosed with fine bronze screening to provide a bug-free environment while allowing the breeze to pass through.”