Meaning & Definition of Screen in English

1. A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

2. A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• "They had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"

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

4. A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• "A screen of trees afforded privacy"

• "Under cover of darkness"

• "The brush provided a covert for game"

• "The simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"

5. A protective covering consisting of netting

• Can be mounted in a frame

• "They put screens in the windows for protection against insects"

• "A metal screen protected the observers"

6. The personnel of the film industry

• "A star of stage and screen"

7. A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

8. A door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting

• Used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door

• "He heard the screen slam as she left"

9. Partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

1. Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• "Screen the blood for the hiv virus"

2. Examine methodically

• "Screen the suitcases"

3. Examine in order to test suitability

• "Screen these samples"

• "Screen the job applicants"

4. Project onto a screen for viewing

• "Screen a film"

5. Prevent from entering

• "Block out the strong sunlight"

6. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

7. Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm