screening
Translation
screening, showing, vetting, examination
Examples
The first screening of the film is tonight.
The first screening of the film is tonight.
He underwent a health screening for cancer.
He underwent a health screening for cancer.
The company has a rigorous screening process.
The company has a rigorous screening process.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a showing or examination of (sth.) The first screening of the film is tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: showing, examination, selection, test
Etymology
From the verb 'to screen' (to show a film or check something) with the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'screen' being used to either show something (like a movie screen) or to filter something (like a window screen).