screening

• Der Vorgang des Prüfens, Testens oder Vorführens; auch das Abschirmen oder Verdecken mit etwas.

The process of examining or evaluating people or things; a showing of a film; or the act of concealing with a partition.

1. Medical examination or testing of a group for early detection of disease.B2formalmedical

   A systematic programme of testing individuals who appear healthy to identify those at risk of a specific illness or condition, allowing for earlier intervention and better outcomes.

   Medizinische Untersuchung oder Testung einer Gruppe zur Früherkennung von Krankheiten.

   • All newborns undergo a routine hearing screening before leaving the hospital.
   • The government launched a nationwide screening for high blood pressure.
   • Regular cancer screening can save lives through early diagnosis.
   • She scheduled a screening for diabetes after experiencing some symptoms.
   • The clinic offers free cholesterol screening every Friday.

   Synonymeassessmentcheckupevaluationexaminationmedical examinationtesting

2. A showing of a film, video, or television programme to an audience.B2formalart

   A scheduled event at which a motion picture or broadcast material is projected or played for viewing, often before its official release or as part of a festival.

   Vorführung eines Films, Videos oder einer Fernsehsendung für ein Publikum

   • We attended the premier screening of the director's latest film.
   • The cinema added an extra screening due to popular demand.
   • A private screening was held for the cast and crew.
   • The festival features screenings of short films from around the world.
   • He missed the evening screening, so he'll catch the matinee tomorrow.

   Synonymedisplaypremierepresentationprojectionshowingviewing

3. The process of examining people or things for security, suitability, or quality.B2formal

   An investigative procedure where individuals, luggage, applications, or products are inspected, interviewed, or scanned to detect threats, assess competence, or ensure standards are met.

   Überprüfung von Personen oder Gegenständen auf Sicherheit, Eignung oder Qualität

   • All passengers must go through a security screening before boarding.
   • The company's screening process for new hires includes multiple interviews.
   • Thorough screening of job candidates reduces the risk of a bad fit.
   • The airport introduced additional screening measures after the alert.
   • The vetting procedure involved screening the applicants' social media profiles.

   Synonymeassessmentevaluationexaminationinspectionreviewtesting

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden oder etwas auf Eignung, Qualität oder verborgene Eigenschaften zu prüfen, zu bewerten oder zu testen; außerdem wird es für das Vorführen eines Films oder Videos verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, evaluating, or testing someone or something for suitability, quality, or hidden characteristics; also used to mean showing a film or video.

1. Examine or evaluateB1formal

   To test or check someone or something for a particular quality, condition, or suitability.

   Überprüfen

   • All applicants are screened for their language skills.
   • The hospital screens patients for high blood pressure.
   • The company screens all emails for viruses.

   Synonymeappraiseassesscheckevaluateexamineinspectreviewscrutinizetestvet

2. Show or broadcastB1formal

   To display a film, video, or television program.

   vorführen

   • The cinema is screening the new movie tonight.
   • The documentary was screened on national television.
   • They screened the short film at the festival.

   Synonymeairbroadcastdisplayplaypresentprojectshowtelecast

   Antonymeconcealhidesuppress

3. B2formal

   To protect or hide someone or something from view or danger.

   Schützen oder verbergen

   • The tall trees screen the house from the road.
   • She screened her eyes from the bright sun with her hand.
   • The bodyguard screened the celebrity from the crowd.

   Synonymeconcealcoverguardhidemaskprotectshadesheltershieldveil

   Antonymeexposerevealuncover

Phrasal-Variantenscreen offscreen out