screening
A screening is a medical test or check-up to find a disease or health problem early. It is often done for people who do not have any symptoms yet.
Examples
3 of 5I have an appointment for a health screening tomorrow morning.
I have a meeting for a medical check-up tomorrow morning.
The hospital provides a free screening for heart disease this month.
The hospital offers a free medical test for heart problems this month.
Are you going to the screening later today?
Are you going to the medical check today?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'screen' (like a sieve or a net) that catches the small health problems before they pass through and get bigger.
Quick Quiz
The doctor says a yearly ____ is important for staying healthy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: screening
Examples
I have an appointment for a health screening tomorrow morning.
everydayI have a meeting for a medical check-up tomorrow morning.
The hospital provides a free screening for heart disease this month.
formalThe hospital offers a free medical test for heart problems this month.
Are you going to the screening later today?
informalAre you going to the medical check today?
Mass screening programs are effective in reducing the mortality rate of cancer.
academicLarge testing programs help lower the number of people who die from cancer.
The HR department organized a wellness screening for all staff members.
businessThe business office arranged a health test for everyone at work.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
screening process
the series of steps taken to test people
mass screening
testing a very large group of people at once
undergo screening
to have a medical test done on yourself
Often Confused With
A screening checks healthy people for hidden problems, while a diagnosis finds the cause of a problem you already feel.
An examination is a general look at the body, whereas a screening is a specific test for a certain disease.
Usage Notes
Use 'screening' when you talk about tests done to prevent illness or find it before it becomes serious. It is very common in discussions about public health and hospitals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget that 'screening' can also mean a movie showing. In a medical context, always use it as a noun for a test.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'screen' (like a sieve or a net) that catches the small health problems before they pass through and get bigger.
Word Origin
Derived from the word 'screen', meaning to filter or sort through something to find specific items.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many developed countries, annual health screenings are encouraged by the government to keep healthcare costs low.
Quick Quiz
The doctor says a yearly ____ is important for staying healthy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: screening
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