Screens: meaning, definitions and examples

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screens

[ skriːn ]

^{Context #1}

electronic devices

A screen is a flat surface on a computer, television, or other device on which images and text are shown.

Synonyms

display, monitor, panel

Examples of usage

She stared at the screen, waiting for the message to appear.
The movie looked amazing on the big screen.

^{Context #2}

protection

A screen is a material that is used to protect something or to separate one area from another.

Synonyms

barrier, divider, shield

Examples of usage

The screen kept the insects out of the house.
The privacy screen blocked the view from the street.

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hiding

To screen something is to hide or protect it from view.

Synonyms

conceal, hide, mask

Examples of usage

She used plants to screen the patio from the neighbors.
The detective screened the evidence from the public.

Translations

Translations of the word "screens" in other languages:

🇵🇹 telas

🇮🇳 स्क्रीन्स

परदे
मॉनिटर

🇩🇪 Bildschirme

🇮🇩 layar

🇺🇦 екрани

🇵🇱 ekrany

🇯🇵 スクリーン

🇫🇷 écrans

🇪🇸 pantallas

🇹🇷 ekranlar

🇰🇷 스크린

🇸🇦 شاشات

🇨🇿 obrazovky

🇸🇰 obrazovky

🇨🇳 屏幕

🇸🇮 zasloni

🇮🇸 skjáir

🇰🇿 экрандар

🇬🇪 ეკრანები

🇦🇿 ekranlar

🇲🇽 pantallas

Word origin

The word 'screen' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'scren', meaning a barrier or cover. It was first used in the early 14th century to refer to a partition or a protective barrier. Over time, the term evolved to include the modern electronic screen that we are familiar with today.