Meaning of 'screen'

noun

a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

Synonyms: blind

noun

a protective covering consisting of netting

noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

Example: "a screen of trees afforded privacy"

Synonyms: cover

noun

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

noun

the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

noun

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

Synonyms: silver screen projection screen

noun

a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting

Synonyms: screen door

noun

a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Synonyms: sieve

noun

the personnel of the film industry

Example: "a star of stage and screen"

Synonyms: filmdom screenland

verb

examine methodically

Example: "screen the suitcases"

verb

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

Synonyms: shield

verb

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Synonyms: riddle

verb

prevent from entering

Synonyms: bar

verb

project onto a screen for viewing

Example: "screen a film"

verb

examine in order to test suitability

Example: "screen these samples"

Synonyms: sieve sort screen out

verb

test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

Example: "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

Synonyms: test