Pronunciation: /skriːn/
noun a flat panel or area on which pictures or words are shown
A1 I use my phone's screen to watch videos.
A2 The laptop screen is too bright for my eyes.
B1 She cleaned the screen of her computer with a soft cloth.
B2 The screen on the new tablet has a high resolution.
C1 The screen of the television is massive and clear.
C2 He adjusted the settings on the screen to improve the display quality.
verb to examine or test
A1 I screen my calls to avoid telemarketers.
A2 She screens her emails for important messages.
B1 The security guard screens visitors before allowing them into the building.
B2 The committee will screen all applicants before selecting the final candidate.
C1 The airport security personnel screen passengers for prohibited items.
C2 The film festival committee screens hundreds of submissions to choose the best films for the event.
formal The technician carefully cleaned the screen of the computer monitor.
informal Can you please wipe the screen of my phone? It's so dirty.
slang I accidentally cracked the screen on my tablet, it's totally messed up now.
figurative She put up a screen to hide her true emotions from everyone else.
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