Word: SCREENING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SCREENING
- To filter by passing through a screen.
"Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel."
- To shelter or conceal.
- To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
"The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing."
- Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door").
"I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts."
- The process of checking or filtering.
"The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient."
- The showing of a film
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "screening" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "screening" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCREENING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCREENING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCREENING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCREENING:
- # the screening effect
- # master of screening
- # playing with screening
- # in terms of screening
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