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English noun: screening | |||
| 1. | screening (communication) the display of a motion picture | ||
| Synonyms | showing, viewing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | display | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | preview | ||
| 2. | screening (artifact) fabric of metal or plastic mesh | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
| Substance meronym | screen | ||
| 3. | screening (act) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it | ||
| Samples | The cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft. | ||
| Synonyms | cover, covering, masking | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concealing, concealment, hiding | ||
| 4. | screening (act) testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | testing | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | genetic screening | ||
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