screening

noun B2

Meaning

Screening refers to the process of examining or testing individuals or items to identify specific characteristics or to determine suitability for a particular purpose.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "screening" with "screened," which refers to the past action of having been screened.

Example Sentences

Is the screening for the event open to everyone ?
The company organized a health screening for all its employees .
The hospital offers free screening for common health problems .
The screening for the new movie starts at 7 p . m .

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