screening
|screen-ing|
/ˈskriːnɪŋ/
(screen)
display or divide
Etymology
'screening' originates from the word 'screen', which comes from Middle English 'screne', from Old French 'escren', from Middle Dutch 'scherm', meaning 'shield'.
'screne' transformed into the modern English word 'screen', and 'screening' evolved as a derivative noun and verb form.
Initially, it meant 'to shield or protect', but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to examination and film showings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of examining or testing people for the presence of a disease or condition.
The hospital offers free health screenings every month.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a showing of a film or movie.
There will be a special screening of the new movie tonight.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'screen'.
They are screening the applicants for the job.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39