Skip to definition.  Noun: screening  skree-ning   1. The
display of a motion picture     - showing, viewing   2. Fabric
of metal or plastic mesh   3. The act of concealing the
existence of something by obstructing the view of it     "the
screening concealed their guns from enemy aircraft";     -
cover, covering, masking   4. Testing objects or persons in
order to identify those with particular characteristics Verb:
screen  skreen   1. Check for the presence of disease or
infection     "screen the blood for the HIV virus";     - test
2. Examine methodically     "screen the suitcases"   3. Examine
in order to test suitability     "screen these samples";     -
screen out, sieve, sort   4. Project onto a screen for viewing
"screen a film"   5. Prevent from entering     "screen the
strong sunlight";     - block out   6. Separate with a riddle,
as grain from chaff     - riddle   7. Protect, hide, or conceal
from danger or harm     - shield  Derived forms: screenings
Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N.