screening
US /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
1.
the showing of a film or video recording
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There will be a special screening of the documentary tonight.
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The film went into general screening last week.
2.
the evaluation or investigation of something as part of a methodical survey of a group or system to ascertain suitability for a particular role or to detect the presence or absence of something (e.g., disease)
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All new employees undergo a background screening.
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The hospital offers free cancer screening for early detection.