Screen

verb

skrin

Noun

a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
Similar:ConcealmentCover Covert
Type of:Covering
the personnel of the film industry
“a star of stage and screen”
Similar:FilmdomScreenland
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”
Type of:Protection
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Similar:Sieve
Type of:Strainer
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
Type of:Surface
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
Type of:Display
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
Similar:Blind
Type of:Protection
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
Type of:DividerPartition

examine in order to test suitability
“screen these samples”
“screen the job applicants”
Similar:Sieve Sort
Type of:ChooseTakeSelect
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
“screen the blood for the HIV virus”
Similar:Test
Type of:Check
examine methodically
“screen the suitcases”
Type of:ExamineStudyAnalyse
project onto a screen for viewing
“screen a film”
Type of:Show
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Similar:Shield
Type of:Protect
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Similar:Riddle
Type of:SieveSiftStrain
prevent from entering
Type of:OccludeBlockImpede