screening

/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").

2

The examination and treatment of a material to detect and remove unwanted fractions by passing it through a screen (sieve).

3

Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc.

4

The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as

5

Identifying cases of a disease in a population of asymptomatic persons.

6

Identifying latent unsuitabilities in business propositions, job applicants, or investment opportunities.

7

A test or method used for this purpose.

8

The showing of a film, typically by projecting it on a screen.

9

Shielding.

10

Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing