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1. Screening
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2. Screening
   [economics] Screening in economics refers to a strategy of combating adverse selection, one of the potential decision-making complications in cases of asymmetric information. The concept of screening is first developed by Michael Spence (1973), and should be distinguished from signalling, wh...
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3. Screening
   [medicine] Screening, in medicine, is a strategy used in a population to detect a disease in individuals without signs or symptoms of that disease. Unlike what generally happens in medicine, screening tests are performed on persons without any clinical sign of disease. The intention of scree...
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4. Screening
   One meaning of screening is the investigation of a great number of something (for instance, people) looking for those with a particular problem or feature. For example at an airport many bags are screened by x-ray to try to detect any which may contain weapons or explosives, and people are screened...
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5. Screening
   Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.
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6. Screening
   The evaluation or testing of a product, and sometimes its 'marketing mix', at various stages in the 'NPD' cycle.
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7. Screening
   Examination of various securities, usually through computer models, to identify certain predetermined factors such as valuations, earnings, liquidity, etc, with a view to the inclusion of those securities in an investment portfolio.
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8. screening
   [n] - the display of motion picture 2. [n] - fabric of metal or plastic mesh 3. [n] - testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics
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9. Screening
   See Electrical Screen.
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10. Screening
    Providing an earthed, conducting box, outer sheath, or area of copper on a PCB to protect whatever is within from external electrical interference, or from generating such interference
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11. Screening
    (Screening Programme, Screening Test, Screening Tests) Testing the general population to see if a particular disease can be picked up early - usually before that person has noticed any symptoms. Can only be done if there is a reliable and simple test for the disease, as with the cervical smear test or mammogram.
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12. Screening
    The earthed sheath which surrounds the entire ignition system on an aeroplane to prevent interference with the wireless equipment.
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13. Screening
    The process of stressing products so that defective units can be identified, then repaired or replaced
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14. screening
    1) A process for transferring an image to a surface by forcing a viscous liquid material (such as ink, resist, or solder paste) through a screen with a squeegee. 2) The process of inspecting or testing a group of materials or parts to weed out noncompliant items.
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15. Screening
    the testing of an otherwise healthy person in order to diagnose disorders at an early stage
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16. screening
    the use of a barrier,usually composed of conductive material to prevent electric,magnetic or electromagnetic fields from penetrating the screened area or to prevent such fields from escaping from that area Category: Electrical engineering and energy • The isolation of sought-after microb...
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17. Screening
    Another name for halftoning.
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18. Screening
    Tests and examinations that aim to detect diseases before any symptoms appear, as early diagnosis can make treatment more effective. Cancer screening tests available for everyone in the relevant age groups include cervical smear tests and mammography.
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19. screening
    Examination of people with no symptoms, to detect unsuspected disease. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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20. screening
    showing 1 viewing noun the display of a motion picture
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21. screening
    noun fabric of metal or plastic mesh
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22. screening
    (skrēn´ing) examination or testing of a group of individuals to separate those who are well from those who have an undiagnosed disease or defect or who are at high risk. multiphasic screening , multiple screening a type in which various diagnostic procedures ar...
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23. Screening
    • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Screen
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24. screening
    (from the article `naval warfare`) ...is, the ability to continue fighting after suffering damage. Second, when scouting was accomplished by ships or aircraft flung out ahead of a ...
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25. screening
    (from the article `security and protection system`) Common synonyms are `screening` and `vetting.` The most common technique is the background investigation, which involves obtaining all relevant ...
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