Screen: meaning, definitions and examples

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screen

 

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Context #1 | Noun

computer technology

A flat panel or area on a computer or other device for the display of information.

Synonyms

display, monitor, panel

Examples of usage

  • The screen on my laptop is cracked.
  • She stared at the screen, waiting for the webpage to load.
  • Make sure to clean the screen regularly to avoid dust buildup.
Context #2 | Verb

protect or conceal from view

To shelter, protect, or conceal something from view or from the knowledge of others.

Synonyms

conceal, hide, shield

Examples of usage

  • The bodyguard screened the celebrity from the paparazzi.
  • The trees screened the house from the street.
  • The company screens all applicants before hiring.

Translations

Translations of the word "screen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bildschirm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ layar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekran

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒชใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcran

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantalla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุดุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrazovka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrazovka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑๅน• (pรญngmรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaslon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบั€ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ekran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantalla

Etymology

The word 'screen' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'scren', meaning a protective shield or cover. Over time, it evolved to refer to a partition or barrier, eventually becoming associated with devices for displaying information. The use of 'screen' in the context of protecting or concealing something dates back to the 16th century.

See also: screening, screenplay, screens, screenwriter, screenwriters, telescreen.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,523, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.