1. The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
   "The old computer monitor had a bulky CRT screen";
   - CRT screen
    
2. A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
   "The classroom was equipped with a large projection screen for multimedia presentations";
   - silver screen, projection screen
    
3. A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
   "they had just moved in and had not put up screens yet";
   - blind
    
4. 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"
    
5. A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
   "a screen of trees afforded privacy";
   - cover, covert, concealment
    
6. Partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
   "A folding screen separated the living area from the dining room"
    
7. A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
   "She used a fine-mesh screen to sift the flour";
   - sieve
    
8. The personnel of the film industry
   "a star of stage and screen";
   - filmdom, screenland

1. Project onto a screen for viewing
   "screen a film"
    
2. Prevent from entering
   "screen the strong sunlight";
   - block out
    
3. Check for the presence of disease or infection
   "screen the blood for the HIV virus";
   - test
    
4. Examine in order to test suitability
   "screen these samples"; "The hiring process screened out unqualified candidates";
   - screen out, sieve, sort
    
5. Examine methodically
   "screen the suitcases"
    
6. Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
   "The diplomat was screened from public view";
   - shield
    
7. Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
   "The workers screened the gravel to sort it by size";
   - riddle

Derived forms: screened, screening, screens

Type of: analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], block, canvass, check, choose, close up, covering, display, divider, examine, film industry, impede, jam, movie industry, obstruct, obturate, occlude, partition, pick out, protect, protection, protective cover, protective covering, select, show, sieve, sift, strain, strainer, study, surface, take, video display

Part of: cathode-ray tube, CRT, screen door

Encyclopedia: Screen, Altar