/ Dictionary / Index S screening: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: screen•ing Pronunciation: (skrē'ning), [key] — n. the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc. the showing of a motion picture:p.m. and 8 p.m. There will be screenings at 6 screenings of imperfect grain. undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve:screenings of imperfect grain. extremely fine coal. the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: screening (Thesaurus) screen grid screenland Related Content Daily Word Quiz: quandary Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language