screenings plural in form but singular or plural in construction: material (such as waste or fine coal) separated out by means of a screen
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: metal or plastic mesh (as for window screens)
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: a showing of a motion picture
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.
Recent Examples on the WebAccording to a release, during screenings from April 10-14, SUGA | Agust D TOUR ‘D-Day’ THE MOVIE, grossed $10.16 million worldwide in limited release.—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024 The father-daughter duo attended a screening of their first film project together on Thursday, April 11 at the Angelika Film Center in New York City.—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 Cancer adds a heavy layer of fear and stigma, and many skip routine screenings to avoid difficult conversations with their doctors and loved ones.—Robin Cole, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024 Annie McGinnis, another co-owner of Vine Street Brewing Co., was the one who attended last year’s screening and set the groundwork for this weekend’s event.—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024 As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.—Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024 The idea is the insurance companies would focus on preventive care like screenings and the management of chronic diseases to avoid paying for expensive hospital stays when untreated or unmanaged health issues become life threatening emergencies.—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024 Florida law does not outline any requirements for mental health screenings for State Guard members.—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 The Detroit Health Department is collaborating with Detroit Police Department precincts, recreation centers and community members to host Public Health Week, which includes a variety of screenings and classes.—Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
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