screening
n. act of covering or camouflaging; act of filtering or sorting; concealment; division, act of partitioning; projection (of a film) screen v. cover with a curtain; filter, sift; hide, conceal; separate, divide; protect, shield; project a film, show a movie | ||||
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Screening Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| MONASH Marketing Dictionary |
Screening
an early stage in the new product development process when ideas for new products are sifted or screened to identify those that the firm might profitably develop; two broad approaches to idea screening are possible: managerial judgement and customer evaluation. See Drop Error; Go Error; New Product Development.
an early stage in the new product development process when ideas for new products are sifted or screened to identify those that the firm might profitably develop; two broad approaches to idea screening are possible: managerial judgement and customer evaluation. See Drop Error; Go Error; New Product Development.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Screening
a preliminary assessment of job candidates, new peoduct ideas or investment opportunities based on specified criteria.
a preliminary assessment of job candidates, new peoduct ideas or investment opportunities based on specified criteria.
Screening Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Screening
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Screen
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Screen
| WordNet 2.0 |
screening
Noun
1. the display of a motion picture
(synonym) showing, viewing
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) preview
(derivation) screen
2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
(hypernym) fabric, cloth, material, textile
(substance-holonym) screen
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
(synonym) cover, covering, masking
(hypernym) concealment, concealing, hiding
(derivation) shield, screen
4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
(hypernym) testing
(hyponym) genetic screening
(derivation) screen, screen out, sieve, sort
Noun
1. the display of a motion picture
(synonym) showing, viewing
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) preview
(derivation) screen
2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
(hypernym) fabric, cloth, material, textile
(substance-holonym) screen
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
(synonym) cover, covering, masking
(hypernym) concealment, concealing, hiding
(derivation) shield, screen
4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
(hypernym) testing
(hyponym) genetic screening
(derivation) screen, screen out, sieve, sort
screen
Noun
1. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
(synonym) silver screen, projection screen
(hypernym) surface
(hyponym) wide screen
2. something that keeps things out or hinders sight; "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
(synonym) blind
(hypernym) protective covering, protective cover, protection
(hyponym) curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall
(derivation) shield
3. display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created
(synonym) CRT screen
(hypernym) display
(hyponym) background, desktop, screen background
(part-holonym) cathode-ray tube, CRT
(part-meronym) foreground
4. a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "they crouched behind the screen"; "under cover of darkness"
(synonym) cover, covert, concealment
(hypernym) covering
(hyponym) blind
5. protective covering consisting of a metallic netting mounted in a frame and covering windows or doors (especially for protection against insects)
(hypernym) protective covering, protective cover, protection
(hyponym) fire screen, fireguard
(part-holonym) screen door
(substance-meronym) screening
6. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
(synonym) sieve
(hypernym) strainer
(hyponym) riddle
(derivation) riddle
7. a door that is a screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open door; "he heard the screen slam as she left"
(synonym) screen door
(hypernym) door
(derivation) shield
8. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
(hypernym) partition, divider
(hyponym) altarpiece, reredos
(derivation) shield
Verb
1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
(synonym) test
(hypernym) check
2. examine methodically; "screen the suitcases"
(hypernym) analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
(entail) eliminate, get rid of, do away with
(derivation) screener
3. examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
(synonym) screen out, sieve, sort
(hypernym) choose, take, select, pick out
(derivation) screening
4. project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film"
(hypernym) show
(derivation) silver screen, projection screen
5. prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"
(synonym) block out
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
(hyponym) shade
(derivation) blind
6. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
(synonym) riddle
(hypernym) sift, sieve, strain
(derivation) sieve
7. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
(synonym) shield
(hypernym) protect
(derivation) blind
| hEnglish - advanced version |
screening
screening
n
1. the display of motion picture [syn: showing, viewing]
2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" [syn: cover, covering, masking]
4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
screening
n
1. the display of motion picture [syn: showing, viewing]
2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh
3. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft" [syn: cover, covering, masking]
4. testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
Screening Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
screening
Checking for disease when there are no symptoms.
Checking for disease when there are no symptoms.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Screening
Analyzing blood for all known diseases
Analyzing blood for all known diseases
| Terms and Definitions |
Screening
Looking for evidence of a particular disease such as cancer in persons with no symptoms of disease. Checking for disease when there are no symptoms.
Looking for evidence of a particular disease such as cancer in persons with no symptoms of disease. Checking for disease when there are no symptoms.
Screening Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Screening
Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.
Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Screening
Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.
Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.
Screening Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| OJJDP's Performance Measures Glossary |
Screening
A process designed to determine if informal or formal processing is warranted. In the mental health setting, screening refers to an initial look at a juvenile's mental health needs. This is contrasted with an assessment to diagnose a mental health disorder, which would occur after screening. See assessment.
A process designed to determine if informal or formal processing is warranted. In the mental health setting, screening refers to an initial look at a juvenile's mental health needs. This is contrasted with an assessment to diagnose a mental health disorder, which would occur after screening. See assessment.
Screening Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EU English Glossary |
Screening
In May 1995 the White Paper on preparing the countries of Central and Eastern Europe for integration into the Union's single market drew up an initial table of the Community legislation that they will have to incorporate into their own law before joining the European Union.
In April 1998, analysis of the legislation of all the applicant countries except Turkey in the light of the Community acquis began. This first stage consisted of evaluating the compatibility of each applicant country's legislation with Community rules. This screening process was carried out jointly by the Commission and each of the applicant countries. Sector by sector, it allowed a road map to be drawn up for each applicant indicating which legislative instruments must be adopted or amended so that the future member will be able to adhere to Community legislation as soon as possible after accession. A technical assistance office, TAIEX, carried out a survey of the Community acquis and measures taken by the applicant countries in order to incorporate it into their own law.
The screening exercise was essential because it served as a basis for bilateral negotiations between the European Union and each of the applicant countries.
See:
•Applicant countries
•Community acquis
•Enlargement
•Incorporation of the Community acquis
•TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office)
In May 1995 the White Paper on preparing the countries of Central and Eastern Europe for integration into the Union's single market drew up an initial table of the Community legislation that they will have to incorporate into their own law before joining the European Union.
In April 1998, analysis of the legislation of all the applicant countries except Turkey in the light of the Community acquis began. This first stage consisted of evaluating the compatibility of each applicant country's legislation with Community rules. This screening process was carried out jointly by the Commission and each of the applicant countries. Sector by sector, it allowed a road map to be drawn up for each applicant indicating which legislative instruments must be adopted or amended so that the future member will be able to adhere to Community legislation as soon as possible after accession. A technical assistance office, TAIEX, carried out a survey of the Community acquis and measures taken by the applicant countries in order to incorporate it into their own law.
The screening exercise was essential because it served as a basis for bilateral negotiations between the European Union and each of the applicant countries.
See:
•Applicant countries
•Community acquis
•Enlargement
•Incorporation of the Community acquis
•TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office)
Screening Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Soil Glossary - Mani |
Screening
the sifting of compost through a screen to remove large particles and improve the consistency and quality of the end product.
the sifting of compost through a screen to remove large particles and improve the consistency and quality of the end product.
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Screening
- the sifting of compost through a screen to remove large particles and improve the consistency and quality of the end product.
- the sifting of compost through a screen to remove large particles and improve the consistency and quality of the end product.
Screening Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Screening
Screening, in general, is the investigation of a great number of something (for instance, people) looking for those with a particular problem or feature. One example is at an airport, where many bags get x-rayed to try to detect any which may contain weapons or explosives. People are also screened going through a metal detector. Even though the procedure aims at a large number of screens, it is always equivalent to sampling in statistics, because the complete population is almost always inaccessible for screening.
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