screen

US /skriːn/
UK /skriːn/
"screen" picture
1.

a flat panel or area on an electronic device (such as a television, computer, or smartphone) where images or information are displayed

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The movie was projected onto a large screen.
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My phone screen cracked when I dropped it.
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displaymonitorpanel
2.

a movable upright partition, typically used to divide a room or to provide privacy

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They put up a decorative screen to separate the dining area from the living room.
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A privacy screen was installed around the hot tub.
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partitiondividerbarrier
3.

a mesh or net used to cover an opening, especially a window or door, to keep insects out while allowing air to pass through

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We need to repair the window screen to keep the mosquitoes out.
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The door screen was torn, letting flies into the house.
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meshnetsieve
1.

to show (a movie, television program, or image) on a screen

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The cinema will screen the new blockbuster next week.
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They decided to screen the documentary for a limited audience.
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showprojectbroadcastdisplay
2.

to check or investigate (someone or something) to determine suitability or to detect something undesirable

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All job applicants will be carefully screened.
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The blood samples were screened for various diseases.
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filtersiftvetexaminecheck
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