screening

noun10

1. •
   The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).
2. •
   The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes.

   • The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient.
3. •
   Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.
4. •
   Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.
5. •
   A test or method used for this purpose.
6. •
   The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.
7. •
   Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

   • I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts.
8. •
   Shielding.
9. •
   Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.
10. •
    [in the plural] Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

    • quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings