Screen (Verb)
Meaning 1
Examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 4
Project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film".
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Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
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Meaning 5
Examine methodically; "screen the suitcases".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 6
Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 7
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.