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screening

 

[ ˈskriːnɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The process of examining people for signs of a particular disease or condition.

Synonyms

check-up, examination, testing

Examples of usage

  • Regular screenings can help detect health issues early.
  • She underwent a screening for breast cancer.
  • The screening tests showed no abnormalities.
  • The doctor recommended a screening for diabetes.
  • The screening process is quick and painless.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

The showing of a movie or television program.

Synonyms

presentation, showing, viewing

Examples of usage

  • The screening of the new movie was well attended.
  • We attended a private screening of the documentary.
  • The film festival featured screenings of independent films.
  • The director held a special screening for the cast and crew.
  • The screening room was equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Context #3 | Noun

security

The process of checking people for weapons or contraband before allowing entry.

Synonyms

inspection, pat-down, search

Examples of usage

  • Airport security conducts screenings of passengers and luggage.
  • The nightclub implemented thorough screenings at the entrance.
  • The security guard performed a screening of all bags.
  • The screening procedures are in place to ensure safety.
  • They use metal detectors for the screenings.

Translations

Translations of the word "screening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 triagem

🇮🇳 जाँच

🇩🇪 Screening

🇮🇩 skrining

🇺🇦 скринінг

🇵🇱 badanie przesiewowe

🇯🇵 スクリーニング

🇫🇷 dépistage

🇪🇸 cribado

🇹🇷 tarama

🇰🇷 선별

🇸🇦 فحص

🇨🇿 screening

🇸🇰 skríning

🇨🇳 筛查

🇸🇮 presejanje

🇮🇸 skimun

🇰🇿 скрининг

🇬🇪 გადარჩევა

🇦🇿 sıralama

🇲🇽 tamizaje

Etymology

The word 'screening' originated from the verb 'screen' which means 'to examine or test'. It first appeared in the mid-19th century in the context of separating or filtering materials. Over time, 'screening' evolved to encompass various fields such as medicine, entertainment, and security. Today, it is commonly used to describe the process of examining people for diseases, showing movies or TV programs, and checking for weapons or contraband.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,115 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.