Screen meaning

What does “screen” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“screen” is a noun and verb with 15 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing.

screen

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
Synonymssilver screen projection screen
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
“they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet”
Synonymsblind
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
SynonymsCRT screen
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
“a screen of trees afforded privacy”
“under cover of darkness”
Synonymscover covert concealment
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”
the personnel of the film industry
“a star of stage and screen”
Synonymsfilmdom screenland
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Synonymssieve
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
“screen the blood for the HIV virus”
Synonymstest
examine methodically
“screen the suitcases”
examine in order to test suitability
“screen these samples”
“screen the job applicants”
Synonymsscreen out sieve sort
project onto a screen for viewing
“screen a film”
prevent from entering
“block out the strong sunlight”
Synonymsblock out
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Synonymsriddle
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
Synonymsshield

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University