verb Download 🔗Share To filter by passing through a screen. Examples : "Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel." technology medicine science process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To search chemical libraries by means of a computational technique in order to identify chemical compounds which would potentially bind to a given biological target such as a protein. Examples : "The researchers are screening millions of compounds with a computer program to find one that might stop the virus from infecting cells. " chemistry biochemistry biology technology science medicine compound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stand so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate. Examples : "The center is screening the defender, giving the point guard a clear path to the basket. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door"). Examples : "The cat scratched a hole in the window screening, letting flies into the house. " material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The process of checking or filtering. Examples : "The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient." process medicine business job technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The showing of a film Examples : "The school announced a free screening of the movie "Finding Nemo" for all students next Friday. " entertainment media culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc. Examples : "After sifting the gravel, the construction worker disposed of the screenings – the unwanted bits of rock and dirt that remained in the sifter. " material substance process industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A method to identify a disease in a population which is not showing any symptoms of this disease. Examples : "The school implemented a screening program for students to identify any potential hearing problems, even if they weren't experiencing any noticeable difficulties. " medicine disease biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Action done by the serving team to prevent the opposing team from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball. Examples : "The volleyball team practiced their screening to hide their server from the other team. " sport action game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading