screening

1. Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door"). (uncountable) · I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
2. The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve). (countable, uncountable)
3. Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc. (countable, uncountable) · quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings
4. The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as (uncountable) · The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
5. Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons. (countable, uncountable)
6. Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities. (countable, uncountable)
7. A test or method used for this purpose. (countable) · various screenings to administer first
8. The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen. (countable, uncountable)

Plural screenings