1. (

• screening ,
• showing ,
• viewing

) the display of a motion picture ;

2. (

• screening

) fabric of metal or plastic mesh ;

3. (

• cover ,
• covering ,
• screening ,
• masking

) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" ;

4. (

• screening ,

) testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics ;

1. (

• screen ,
• test ,

) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus" ;

2. (

• screen

) examine methodically; "screen the suitcases" ;

3. (

• screen ,
• screen_out ,
• sieve ,
• sort

) examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants" ;

4. (

• screen

) project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film" ;

5. (

• screen ,
• block_out ,

) prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight" ;

6. (

• riddle ,
• screen ,

) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff ;

7. (

• shield ,
• screen

) protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm ;