screening

noun

screen·​ing ˈskrē-niŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that screens

2

screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction : material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen

3

: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)

4

: a showing of a movie

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 Web

On January 28, the actress attended a screening for her new film, You’re Cordially Invited, with Will Ferrell. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025

There were also visits from Thomas Vinterberg, hosting a screening of his film Festen, and Julie Delpy, who won honorary awards. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025

The intrigue: The Cleveland Heights cinema will host a screening tomorrow night of the iconic 1975 film. —Sam Allard, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025

Two international powerhouse figures united under one roof for the screening: Hillary Clinton and Yulia Navalnaya. —Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

screening

noun

screen·​ing ˈskrē-niŋ 

: a net (as of metal or plastic) used especially for screens