screening
Mesh material that is used to screenMesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
» He's undergone thorough health screenings.
Meaning
10 senses(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.
экрани́рованиеekranírovanije, засло́нкаzaslónka, сеткаsetka
(countable, uncountable)The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
(countable, in the plural, uncountable)Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.
quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
(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.
The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
(broadly, countable, uncountable)Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
Vorsorgeuntersuchung, Screening, Gesundenuntersuchung
(broadly, countable, uncountable)Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
(countable)A test or method used for this purpose.
various screenings to administer first
(countable, uncountable)The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
Vorführung
экраниза́цияekranizácija, просмо́трprosmótr
(countable, uncountable)Shielding.
(countable, uncountable)Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.
- testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
- fabric of metal or plastic mesh
- the display of a motion picture
- the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
Examples
3 sentencesHe's undergone thorough health screenings.
Sperm banks perform screenings on the donors to reduce the chance of their passing on genetic and infectious diseases.
ruБанки спермы проводят отбор доноров, чтобы уменьшить вероятность передачи генетических и инфекционных заболеваний.
Trans women over 50 who have been on hormone therapy for at least 5-10 years need regular breast cancer screenings, typically with a gynecologist.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 3
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Origin
From screen + -ing.From screen + -ing.
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Forms
plural: screenings| Singular | screening |
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Synonyms
9 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable