<p><strong>noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or work of a person who screens, as in ascertaining the character and competence of applicants, employees, etc.</li><li>the showing of a motion picture: There will be screenings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.</li><li>undesirable material that has been separated from usable material by means of a screen or sieve: screenings of imperfect grain.</li><li>extremely fine coal.</li><li>the meshed material used in screens for windows and doors.</li></ul>