B2verbhealthmedia
US/skriːn/
UK/skriːn/
to test people for a disease, check them carefully, or show a film or program
More often (noun): the flat surface of a phone, TV or computer where you see pictures and text
In context
Women over forty should be screened for breast cancer regularly.
The company screens all job applicants before the interview.
The film will be screened at cinemas across Vietnam next month.
Words that go with screen
verb + preposition
- screen forBabies are screened for hearing problems soon after birth.
- screened on televisionThe final will be screened on television at eight o'clock.
verb + noun
- screen applicantsAn AI tool screens applicants by reading their CVs.
- screen callsI screen my calls and never answer unknown numbers.
- screen passengersAirports screen passengers and their bags for dangerous items.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The doctor screened me cancer.Correct: The doctor screened me for cancer.