screening
9 synonyms for screening, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medical or background test carried out to detect problems early.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use screening
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
health screening
film screening
security screening
Etymology
Formed from screen plus the noun/verb ending -ing.
Full origin of screening →Frequently asked questions
What does “screening” mean?
The word “screening” means a medical or background test carried out to detect problems early. In plain terms, a test to check for a problem, a public film showing, or mesh material used as a barrier.
How do you pronounce “screening”?
“Screening” is pronounced SKREE-nihng (/ˈskɹiːnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “screening” in a sentence?
Here is “screening” used in a sentence: “She went in for her annual cancer screening.”
What part of speech is “screening”?
“Screening” is a noun.
Is “screening” a common word?
“Screening” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “screening” have?
“Screening” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medical or background test carried out to detect problems early.
What is the difference between a screening and a diagnosis?
A screening is a test carried out to detect possible problems early, often before symptoms appear, and it identifies people who may have a condition. A diagnosis then confirms whether a person actually has the condition, usually through further, more specific tests.
What is the difference between a screening and a test?
A screening is a type of test applied broadly to detect problems early in people who feel well, whereas 'test' is a general word that can also mean a diagnostic check to confirm a suspected condition. Screenings are typically preventive and precede more detailed testing.
What is a 'private screening' of a film?
A private screening is a showing of a film to a limited, invited audience rather than the general public. Such screenings are common for press, industry insiders, or special guests ahead of a wide release.
What words commonly go with 'screening'?
In health contexts, common collocations include 'health screening', 'cancer screening', and 'screening test'. In film contexts, people speak of a 'screening of a film', a 'private screening', and a 'test screening'.
