American English

How to pronounce screening

nounB2Common word
SKREEnihng

/ˈskɹi.nɪŋ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

the showing of a film or movie for people to watch

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Meanings & examples

noun

the showing of a film or movie for people to watch

The film had its first screening last night.

Common phrases & grammar

film screening · private screening

noun

a medical test to look for a disease before a person has symptoms

She went for a breast cancer screening.

Common phrases & grammar

cancer screening · health screening

noun

the process of checking a person or thing to see if it is suitable or safe

All visitors must go through security screening.

Common phrases & grammar

security screening · candidate screening

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