screenings

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.
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.

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