screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction: material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen
3
: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)
4
: a showing of a movie
Examples of screening in a Sentence
methods of screening for cancer
Players must pass three random drug screenings.
Federal agents handle passenger and luggage screening at the airport.
The company will be conducting applicant screenings Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, the on-site screenings featured 24 titles, including 10 world premieres, and the online IP Catalogue — listing 1,600+ projects — remains open through April.—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 That’s why screening is so important: to try to catch the cancer early.—Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 On Wednesday, March 19, the couple made a surprise appearance at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City to attend the screening of Gomez’s 2013 film, Spring Breakers.—Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Plus, the Paley will present screenings, conversations and family-friendly events at the library.—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for screening
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