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screening

Syllabification: (screen·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈskrēniNG/
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Definition of screening

noun

  • 1a showing of a movie, video, or television program.
  • 2the evaluation or investigation of something as part of a methodical survey, to assess suitability for a particular role or purpose.
  • the testing of a person or group of people for the presence of a disease or other condition:prenatal screening for Down syndrome
  • 3 (screenings) refuse separated by sieving grain.

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