1. screening - noun
· the display of a motion picture
Hypernym(s): display
2. screening - noun
· fabric of metal or plastic mesh
Hypernym(s): fabric, cloth, material, textile
3. screening - noun
· the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
Synonym(s): cover, covering, masking
Hypernym(s): concealment, concealing, hiding
4. screening - noun
· testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
Hypernym(s): testing
5. screen - verb
· test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
Synonym(s): test
Hypernym(s): check
6. screen - verb
· examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
Hypernym(s): analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass
7. screen - verb
· examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
Synonym(s): screen_out, sieve, sort
Hypernym(s): choose, take, select, pick_out
8. screen - verb
· project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"
Hypernym(s): show
9. screen - verb
· prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"
Synonym(s): block_out
Hypernym(s): obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close_up
10. screen - verb
· separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Synonym(s): riddle
Hypernym(s): sift, sieve, strain
11. screen - verb
· protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Synonym(s): shield
Hypernym(s): protect
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