screen
|screen|
/skriːn/
display or divide
Etymology
'screen' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'screene,' where it meant 'a protective shield.'
'screene' transformed into the modern English word 'screen' through Old French influence.
Initially, it meant 'a protective shield,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to display and examination.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flat panel or area on an electronic device where images and data are displayed.
The movie was shown on a large screen.
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Noun 2
a partition or divider used to separate areas or provide privacy.
They set up a screen to divide the room.
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Verb 1
to examine or test something to determine its suitability or quality.
The candidates were screened for the job.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35