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screening.

Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/
  1. Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

    uncountable
    I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
  2. The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

    countable · uncountable
  3. Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

    countable · in-plural · uncountable
    quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
  4. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

    broadly · uncountable
    The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
  5. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as: Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
  6. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as: Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
  7. A test or method used for this purpose.

    countable
    various screenings to administer first
  8. The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.

    countable · uncountable
  9. Shielding.

    countable · uncountable
  10. Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From screen + -ing.

verb/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of screen

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From screen + -ing.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.