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Screening

UK /["/ˈskriːnɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈskriːnɪŋ/"]/

Definition

the act of showing a film or television programme

In simple words: Checking something to find out if there's a problem.

Examples

  • This will be the movie's first screening in this country.
  • breast cancer screening

Usage notes

Used in medical, educational, or security contexts. In formal settings like hospitals, it's appropriate, while less formal environments might use 'check-up' instead.

Grammar pattern

screening + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'screen' catching problems before they come through.

Collocations

  • health screening
  • screening test
  • screening process
  • screening results
  • screening procedure

Synonyms

  • testing
  • evaluation
  • examination
  • assessment
  • check

Antonyms

  • neglect
  • ignorance
  • overlooking

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'screen' as a noun (the display).
  • Using the term for casual assessments instead of serious evaluations.