Meaning of SCREENING
Pronunciation: | | 'skreening
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- [n] testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
- [n] the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
- [n] fabric of metal or plastic mesh
- [n] the display of motion picture
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| Synonyms: | | cover, covering, masking, showing, viewing |
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| See Also: | | cloth, concealing, concealment, display, fabric, genetic screening, hiding, material, preview, screen, testing, textile | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Looking for signs of disease such as cancer in people who are symptom-free. |
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