screening
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1 showing a film (n.) B1 Intermediatean occasion when a film is shown to an audience.
the act of projecting a motion picture or broadcasting a television programme for an audience.
ExampleThe cinema is holding a special screening of the classic movie tonight.
ExampleThe documentary received its first public screening at the international film festival, followed by a lengthy discussion with the director.
UsageOften used with 'of' to indicate the film being shown.
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2 medical testing (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Medicinea test to check for a disease or health problem before symptoms appear.
the systematic testing of an asymptomatic population to detect a specific disease or condition at an early stage.
ExampleRegular health screening can help find problems before they become serious.
ExampleThe government launched a national screening programme to identify citizens at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
UsageOften functions as an uncountable noun or as a modifier in compound nouns like 'cancer screening'.
- check up
- examination
- test
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3 checking people or things (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe process of checking people to see if they are suitable for a job or safe to enter a place.
the evaluation or vetting of individuals or objects to determine suitability, security risk, or quality.
ExampleAirport security involves the screening of all passengers and their bags.
ExampleThe recruitment agency performs a rigorous screening of all candidates before recommending them to the client.
UsageCommonly used in security and human resources contexts.
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4 mesh material (n.) C1 Advanced American Englisha wire or plastic mesh used to cover windows or doors to keep insects out.
a material consisting of a mesh of wire or plastic, typically used in the construction of screens for windows and doors.
ExampleWe need to replace the screening on the back door because it has a hole.
ExampleThe porch was enclosed with fine bronze screening to provide a bug-free environment while allowing the breeze to pass through.
Teacher's tipIn British English, people are more likely to say 'mesh' or 'netting' for the material itself.
From screen + -ing.