What is the meaning of screen?

noun

• A white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing.
  • synonyms: silver screen, projection screen
• A protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight.
  • usage: "they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet"
  • synonyms: blind
• The display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube.
  • synonyms: CRT screen
• A covering that serves to conceal or shelter something.
  • usage: "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
  • synonyms: cover, covert, concealment
• A protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame.
  • usage: "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers"
• The personnel of the film industry.
  • usage: "a star of stage and screen"
  • synonyms: filmdom, screenland
• A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.
  • synonyms: sieve
• A door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door.
  • usage: "he heard the screen slam as she left"
  • synonyms: screen door
• Partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space.

verb

• Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection.
  • usage: "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
  • synonyms: test
• Examine methodically.
  • usage: "screen the suitcases"
• Examine in order to test suitability.
  • usage: "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
  • synonyms: screen out, sieve, sort
• Project onto a screen for viewing.
  • usage: "screen a film"
• Prevent from entering.
  • usage: "block out the strong sunlight"
  • synonyms: block out
• Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
  • synonyms: riddle
• Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
  • synonyms: shield