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
Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The medical center will screen all donated blood for hepatitis and HIV viruses.
- Doctors recommend that all pregnant women be screened for gestational diabetes during their second trimester.
- They will screen the patient's urine sample for the presence of any infection-causing bacteria.
- The clinic offers free screenings to check for signs of skin cancer.
- All international passengers were screened for symptoms of the highly contagious virus upon arrival at the airport.
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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
Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The mother instinctively shielded her child and screen them from the oncoming traffic by holding them close to her body.
- The trees were strategically planted to screen the house from the noise and pollution of the nearby highway.
- Security personnel were employed to screen the crowds and prevent anyone suspicious from entering the event.
- The company implemented new measures to screen its email and prevent spam from reaching its employees.
- The firebreak was designed to screen the village from the expanding wildfire and prevent it from spreading further.
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Meaning 7
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.