Definition of screen - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
displayflat surface for displaying images or text
- The movie was shown on a large screen.
2.
projectionsurface for showing images or movies
- The movie was displayed on a large screen..
3.
protectionprotective netting to keep insects out
- We installed a screen on the window.
4.
dividerphysical barrier to block view or divide space
- They set up a screen to separate the room.
5.
sportstactic in sports to block opponents
- He set a screen to help his teammate score.
6.
selectionsystem for selecting or filtering
- The job candidates went through a screen process.
Verb
1.
film showingshow a film or video
- They will screen the new movie tonight..
2.
evaluationexamine people or things to detect something specific
- The company screens candidates thoroughly..
3.
video displayUK present publicly on a screenUK
- The documentary will screen at the festival.
4.
health testingexamine patients to detect a disease
- All patients were screened for the virus.
5.
fittingfit with a screen for protection
- They screened the porch to keep out insects.
6.
concealingshelter or conceal from view
- The trees screened the house from the road.
7.
callsUS determine the source of a call before answeringUS
- She screened her calls to avoid telemarketers.
8.
filteringfilter by passing through a screen
- The flour was screened to remove lumps.
9.
censoringremove or censor information from viewing
- The movie was screened for inappropriate content.
Images of screen
flat surface for displaying images or text 
surface for showing images or movies 
protective netting to keep insects out 
physical barrier to block view or divide space
Expressions with screen
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large surface for projecting films in cinemas
The movie was amazing on the big screen.
manage incoming calls to decide which to answer
She uses an app to screen calls during meetings.
separate an area using a screen or barrier
They decided to screen off the dining area.
remove or filter out unwanted elements
The software helps to screen out spam emails effectively..
not being shown in theaters
The movie has been off the screen for months.
in a movie theater
We watched the new superhero movie on the big screen.
television screen as opposed to cinema screen
Many actors transition from the big screen to the small screen.
unable to stop looking at a screen
He was glued to the screen, scrolling through social media for hours.
be shown in movie theaters
The new superhero film will hit the big screen next summer.
within someone's awareness or attention
The new policy is not yet on the public's radar screen.
movies or the film industry collectively
She dreamed of making it big on the silver screen.
main screen for opening apps and changing settings
The home screen shows your favorite apps when you unlock your phone.
device displaying computer output visually
The computer screen went black suddenly.
electronic surface on a device that shows images text or video
She wiped fingerprints off the tablet's display screen.
mesh covering for windows or doors to keep insects out
We installed a fly screen to keep bugs out.
actor playing roles in films
The screen actor won an award for his role.
name used instead of one's real name on the internet
She chose a unique screen name for her gaming profile..
thin film or sheet placed over a screen
I bought a screen protector for my new phone.
amount of time using screen-accessed technology
Parents often limit children's screen time daily.
mesh covering a window to block insects
We installed a window screen to keep mosquitoes out.
television or monitor with a flat display surface
We bought a new flat-screen for the living room.
surface or display where motion pictures are shown to viewers
The movie screen stretched from wall to wall in the theater.
flat surface made to show pictures or video from a projector
The teacher pulled down the projector screen before starting the slideshow.
setting that changes how much light a screen gives off
You can lower the screen brightness in the phone's menu to save battery.
Origin of screen
Middle French, escren (screen)
Terms with screen included in their meaning
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technology
electronic screen used to receive and display broadcast video
home screen
television that displays images in color
computer
on-screen icon to perform an action
internet
single screen of content on a website
screen entertainment
video programs sent for home viewing via broadcast or cable
screen entertainment
electronic game played using a video display
electronic screen
electronic device that shows information or images
digital action
move items on a screen using a mouse
technology
list of options on a computer screen
display device
device that displays information on a screen
cinema
story told through moving images shown on screen
technology
control in software or hardware used to return to the previous screen
technology
clickable element on a screen that is blue
computers
computer screen interface with various options
hand-held games
small hand-held computerized game with a screen
fireplace
mesh screen around a fire to stop sparks
screen quality
video format with higher resolution, giving very clear detailed images
technology
control on a device that returns display or cursor to main screen
audio setup
setup including microphone, screen, and speakers for karaoke
technology
portable personal computer with a screen and keyboard
technology
initial screen with primary options in software
food
digital screen showing food options
technology
small window on a screen that shows information or warning text
digital interface
triangular symbol on a screen that starts or resumes audio or video
Examples of screen in a sentence
He stared at the computer screen for hours. The presentation was shown on a small screen. They watched the game on a giant screen. The porch screen was torn by the cat. A screen was fitted to the door to keep bugs out. A screen was placed to hide the mess.
The screen blocked the view of the stage. The coach emphasized the importance of a strong screen. A well-timed screen can change the game's outcome. The university uses a screen to select scholarship recipients. A screen was applied to filter out spam emails. The festival will screen classic films. They plan to screen the documentary next week. They screen luggage at the airport. Doctors screen patients for early signs of illness. The movie will screen in theaters nationwide. They plan to screen the new series next month. New employees are screened for health issues. The clinic screens hundreds of patients annually. We screened the windows before mosquito season. The contractor screened the balcony for privacy. A curtain screened the backstage area from the audience. The fog screened the mountains from view. He screened the call to check if it was urgent. They screen calls to filter out spam. The gravel was screened before it was used in the driveway. Workers screen compost to remove large pieces of wood. The document was screened to protect privacy. Emails are often screened for sensitive information.
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- French:écran, projeter, ...
- German:Leinwand, vorführen, ...
- Italian:schermo, proiettare, ...
- Spanish:pantalla, exhibir, ...
- Portuguese:ecrã, exibir, ...
- Chinese:屏幕, 放映, ...
- Japanese:スクリーン, 上映する, ...
- Arabic:شَاشَة, عَرَضَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָסָךְ, לְהַקְרִין, ...
- Russian:экран, показывать, ...
- Ukrainian:екран, показувати, ...
- Hindi:स्क्रीन, प्रदर्शित करना, ...
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