screening

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of examining or testing someone or something to determine their suitability, eligibility, or quality.

• Noun

  A device or structure used to separate or shield from view, such as a movie or television screen.

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Synonyms

pick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with screening
scenes , beenes , machines , dreams

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Variants

List of all variants of screening that leads to same result
screening , screenings , screen , screenable , screened , screener , screeners , screens , pre-screen , pre-screened , pre-screening , pre-screens , prescreen , prescreened , prescreening , prescreens , silk screen , silk screens , silk-screen , silk-screened , silk-screening , silk-screens , screen out , screened out , screening out , screens out

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Forms

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screens the movie, screens out applicants, screening process

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'sciran' meaning 'to shield' or 'to protect'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first motion picture screening took place in 1894?

2. Approximately 50% of all adults in the US have not had a colon cancer screening.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diagnostic testing: A type of medical test used to identify or confirm a specific disease or condition.

2. Health check-up: A comprehensive examination of an individual's health, often including various screenings and tests.

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Culture

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In the context of healthcare, screenings are used to detect diseases or conditions in their early stages, allowing for timely treatment and prevention of complications. In the context of media, screenings are used to preview movies, television shows, or other forms of entertainment before they are released to the public.

How to Memorize "screening"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a doctor examining a patient's medical records and performing various tests to determine their health status.
   - Visualize a movie theater with a large screen displaying a film for an audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'screening' with the idea of protection or shielding.
   - Associate the word 'screening' with the process of testing or examining.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SHIELD' to remember the meaning of 'screening': Shielding, Health, Inspection, Eligibility, Determination.

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