screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction: material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen
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: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)
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: a showing of a motion picture
Examples of screening in a Sentence
methods of screening for cancer
Players must pass three random drug screenings.
Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.
The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.
Recent Examples on the WebWhile most private insurances and Medicare cover the cost of lung cancer screening, Medicaid policies vary state by state and may not cover the cost of lung cancer screening.—Nina Thomas, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024 When the screening ended, someone suggested the film could use 30 seconds of voiceover to orient the viewer in a couple of places.—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for screening
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