screening

Noun

screening (countable and uncountable, plural screenings)

1. (uncountable) Mesh 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. The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

   Synonyms:

   sieving, straining, sifting

3. (in plural) Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
   • quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
4. (broadly, uncountable) The 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.
   • 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...2023 September 6, Greg Morse, “One more for the road?”, in RAIL, number 991, page 49
5. (broadly) Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
6. (broadly) Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
7. (countable) A test or method used for this purpose.
   • various screenings to administer first

   Synonyms:

   screen

8. The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
9. Shielding.
10. Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.