screening

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.

2. 2
   noun

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

   quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings

3. 3
   noun

   The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

   The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.

4. 4
   noun

   A test or method used for this purpose.

   various screenings to administer first

5. 5
   noun

   testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

6. 6
   noun

   the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

7. 7
   noun

   fabric of metal or plastic mesh

8. 8
   noun

   the display of a motion picture

Etymology

From screen + -ing.