Screening

Definition

Screening typically refers to the evaluation or analysis of something to ascertain its nature, quality, or suitability. It can also refer to the showing of a motion picture or a protective barrier which obscures something from view.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
• Respelling: SKREEN-ing (with "SKREEN" as in "green," and "ing" as in "ring")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
• Respelling: SKREEN-ing (similar to American English, with "SKREEN" as in "green," and "ing" as in "ring")

Both American and British English share a very similar pronunciation for "screening," with a clear long "ee" sound in the first syllable and ending in "-ing." The pronunciation is straightforward and consistent across both dialects.

Etymology

The term "screening" comes from the noun "screen", which has been used since the early 14th century, derived from Old North French "escran" (Modern French "écran") and ultimately from Middle Dutch "scherm". The verb form "to screen" came into use in the late 15th century.

Derivatives

• Screener
• Screenable
• Screening-room
• Pre-screening
• Re-screening

Synonyms

• Filtering
• Evaluating
• Showcasing

Antonyms

• Ignoring
• Overlooking
• Concealing

Usage

"Screening" is used in various fields such as medicine, where it refers to the preliminary evaluation or testing to detect a specific disease or condition. In cinema, it refers to the showing of a film. It's also used in general terms to refer to the process of examining or reviewing something thoroughly.

Related Terms

• Filter
• Evaluation
• Projection

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Evaluation or Testing: A process where certain standardized tests or examinations are applied to identify individuals at risk of developing specific diseases or disorders.‍
• Example: Regular screening for certain types of cancer is recommended after a certain age.

• Film Showing: A specific showing of a film, often in a cinema.‍
• Example: The screening of the new superhero movie attracted a lot of fans.

• Protective Barrier: A barrier to obscure something from view or protect from something undesirable.‍
• Example: The green screening around the construction site kept curious onlookers at bay.

Verb

• Action of Examining or Testing: The action or process of examining or testing something to ensure it meets necessary criteria or standards.‍
• Example: The hospital is screening all incoming patients for infectious diseases.

• Action of Showing a Film: The action of presenting a film for viewing, especially in a cinema.‍
• Example: The local theater will be screening classic horror films throughout October.