rescreen

screen

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skreen]
- /skrin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skreen]
- /skrin/

Definitions of rescreen word

noun rescreen a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc. 1
noun rescreen a permanent, usually ornamental partition, as around the choir of a church or across the hall of a medieval house. 1
noun rescreen a specially prepared, light-reflecting surface on which motion pictures, slides, etc., may be projected. 1
noun rescreen Electronics. a surface on which electronically created images or text are displayed, as on a television, computer, mobile device, or radar receiver. 1
noun rescreen Digital Technology. frame (def 10). 1
noun rescreen motion pictures collectively or the motion-picture industry. 1

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Origin of rescreen

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English screne (noun) < Anglo-French; Old French escren (French écran) < Frankish *skrank, cognate with Old High German scrank barrier (German Schrank cupboard)

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Parts of speech for Rescreen

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rescreen popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rescreen usage trend in Literature

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