screen meaning and definition

SCREEN noun

Definition of screen (noun)

1. a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
   • synonyms: projection screen, silver screen
2. a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
   • "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
   • synonyms: blind
3. the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
   • synonyms: CRT screen
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"
   • synonyms: concealment, cover, covert
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"
   • synonyms: filmdom, screenland
7. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
   • synonyms: sieve
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"
   • synonyms: screen door
9. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

SCREEN verb

Definition of screen (verb)

1. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
   • "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
   • synonyms: test
2. examine methodically
   • "screen the suitcases"
3. examine in order to test suitability
   • "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
   • synonyms: screen out, sieve, sort
4. project onto a screen for viewing
   • "screen a film"
5. prevent from entering
   • "block out the strong sunlight"
   • synonyms: block out
6. separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
   • synonyms: riddle
7. protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
   • synonyms: shield