Pronunciation: /skriːnd/
verb to show a movie or television program on a screen
A1 The doctor screened the patients for any signs of illness.
A2 The security guard screened everyone entering the building.
B1 The airport staff screened passengers' luggage for prohibited items.
B2 The film festival committee screened hundreds of submissions before selecting the final lineup.
C1 The research team screened participants based on specific criteria to ensure accurate results.
C2 The government agency screened all applicants thoroughly before granting security clearance.
adjective having a screen or screens
A1 The screened porch is perfect for enjoying the outdoors without bugs.
A2 The movie was screened at the local cinema last night.
B1 All visitors must pass through the screened entrance before entering the building.
B2 The job applicants were carefully screened before being invited for interviews.
C1 The film festival featured a selection of critically acclaimed and carefully screened movies.
C2 The security team screened every person entering the high-profile event to ensure safety.
formal All visitors must be screened before entering the building.
informal They screened everyone at the door before letting them in.
slang They screened us before we could get into the party.
figurative The committee screened all the applicants before selecting the final candidate.
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