/skree"ning/ , n.
1. the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.
2. the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 P.M. and 8 P.M.
3. screenings , ( used with a sing. or pl. v. )
a. undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve: screenings of imperfect grain.
b. extremely fine coal.
4. the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.
[ 1715-25; SCREEN + -ING 1 ]