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Screen has 18 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

"We set up a large screen in the backyard so everyone could watch the movie under the stars."

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

"The old television's screen flickered and died after years of displaying static images on its 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

"Before adding the flour to the batter, she passed it through a screen to ensure there were no lumps remaining."

8

partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

"The antique screen stood elegantly between the living room and dining area, its carved wood panels casting soft shadows across the floor."

9

A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.

"The heavy bamboo screen was erected between the garden and the street to shield the family's picnic table from passing cars."

In plain English: A screen is a flat surface that displays images and videos for you to watch on devices like phones or computers.

"The new smartphone has a bright screen that is easy to see in sunlight."

Verb
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

"The farmer used a large screen to separate the wheat from the husks before storing it in the barn."

7

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

"The thick wall of bushes screened us from prying eyes as we slipped past the guards."

8

To filter by passing through a screen.

"The gardener shook the berries over a wire screen to separate the ripe fruit from the leaves and stems."

In plain English: To screen something means to look at it on a computer, phone, or television display.

"She decided to screen the movie for her family."

Usage: Use this verb when you physically separate items based on size or allow light to pass through an opening, such as screening sand from gravel or projecting images onto a surface. Do not use it interchangeably with "screen" the noun unless referring specifically to the act of filtering something by passing it over that object.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My neighbor, Mr. Screen, always greets us with a warm smile when we walk by his house."

Example Sentences
"The new smartphone has a bright screen that is easy to see in sunlight." noun
"I need to download a new app on my phone screen." noun
"The movie screen was too small for the entire audience." noun
"She adjusted the brightness settings on her computer screen." noun
"She decided to screen the movie for her family." verb
See Also
screening cathode ray tube epidiascope fireguard radarscope karaoke expanded metal monitor
Related Terms
screening cathode ray tube epidiascope fireguard radarscope karaoke expanded metal monitor cocktail table fishfinder glass cockpit picture tube videocapillaroscopy zoopraxinoscope guthrie test kinescope output wire slide screen out
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
surface protective covering display covering film industry strainer partition check analyze choose show obstruct sift protect
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
wide screen curtain shutter window blind winker background computer screen blind camouflage shoji stalking-horse fire screen mosquito net smoke screen window screen windshield riddle sifter altarpiece purdah rood screen shade

Origin

The word "screen" comes from the Old French escran, which originally referred to a firescreen or a bed tester before entering Middle English as scren. Its ultimate roots trace back to Proto-Indo-European (s)ker-, meaning "to cut," reflecting the idea of dividing space with a protective barrier.

Rhyming Words
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