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- [skree-ning]
- /ˈskri nɪŋ/
- /ˈskriː.nɪŋ/
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- [skree-ning]
- /ˈskri nɪŋ/
Definitions of screenings word
- noun screenings the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc. 1
- noun screenings the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1
- noun screenings screenings, (used with a singular or plural verb) undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve: screenings of imperfect grain. extremely fine coal. 1
- noun screenings the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors. 1
- noun plural screenings refuse separated by sifting 0
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Origin of screenings
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; screen + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Screenings
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pronoun
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screenings popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
screenings usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for screenings
noun screenings
- gravel — small stones and pebbles, or a mixture of these with sand.
- macadam — a macadamized road or pavement.
- interconnections — Plural form of interconnection.
- networks — Plural form of network.
adjective screenings
- hidings — Plural form of hiding.
Top questions with screenings
- what is biometric screenings?
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