Screen
noun
A piece of equipment showing images, like in computers or televisions.
The images on the computer screen are crystal clear.
Often appears as...
- computer screen
- phone screen
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To check or examine something before it's allowed to proceed.
The security guard is trained to screen bags for prohibited items.
Often appears as...
- screen calls
- screen applicants
noun
A flat surface where films or slides are projected.
The movie is projected onto a large screen in the theatre.
Often appears as...
- movie screen
- projection screen
noun
A thing providing concealment or protection.
The screen of trees provides privacy for our garden.
Often appears as...
- privacy screen
- sun screen
verb
To hide or protect using a cover.
The plants are used to screen the porch from the street.
Often appears as...
- screen view
- screen from sight
noun
Network of upright wires used in sports.
The hockey puck hit the screenw
Often appears as...
- goal screen
- protective screen
noun
A piece of equipment showing images, like in computers or televisions.
The images on the computer screen are crystal clear.
Often appears as...
- computer screen
- phone screen
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To check or examine something before it's allowed to proceed.
The security guard is trained to screen bags for prohibited items.
Often appears as...
- screen calls
- screen applicants
noun
A flat surface where films or slides are projected.
The movie is projected onto a large screen in the theatre.
Often appears as...
- movie screen
- projection screen
noun
A thing providing concealment or protection.
The screen of trees provides privacy for our garden.
Often appears as...
- privacy screen
- sun screen
verb
To hide or protect using a cover.
The plants are used to screen the porch from the street.
Often appears as...
- screen view
- screen from sight
noun
Network of upright wires used in sports.
The hockey puck hit the screenw
Often appears as...
- goal screen
- protective screen
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Device Specific
The term 'screen' often refers to specific types of screens, like computer or phone.
I need to clean my laptop screen; it's full of fingerprints.
Pro Tip 2/2Touch Functionality
Some screens respond to touch, so context may imply a touchscreen.
She zoomed in on the map using her phone's screen.
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Video examples
Filming The Kangaroo...
incredible moment i remember sitting there looking at the screen thinking wow what an amazing shot and then looking up and thinking oh that's quite close isn't it luckily they're not intimidated by people and they're not aggressive to people so it was a nice situation for being able to observe natural behavior without interfering
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Getting started as a DJ:...
No, I'm a DJ/Producer, as it says on the screen. I am also a high school student, just like many of you guys. How many high school students do we have out here? Oh, okay! A good amount. I'm a proud member of my school's marching band, and I run track, as well, so if any of you guys are into that, it's one of my other passions.
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Chris Milk: How virtual...
And when you're sitting there in her room, watching her, you're not watching it through a television screen, you're not watching it through a window, you're sitting there with her. When you look down, you're sitting on the same ground that she's sitting on. And because of that, you feel her humanity in a deeper way.
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Can you solve...
It may look like a lot of information, but there's a clear logical path to the solution. Solving the puzzle will be a lot like Sudoku, so you may find it helpful to organize your information in a grid, like this. Pause the video on the following screen to examine your clues and solve the riddle.
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The evolution of the...
A rounded form solved that issue, although new problems arose, like having the book close in on itself. But flexibility was more important, especially for the on-the-go reader. As the book evolves and we replace bound texts with flat screens and electronic ink,
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An ode to the millennial...
criticizing my generation forgetting who raised it you either accept us or you reject us but there's no way you're ever going to deliver that message the way you would dress us because you keep telling us to look up from our screens just so we can
Video examples
The mathematics of...
All over the planet, you can find solid surfaces giving way to strange, wonderful, or terrifying visions. From your sidewalk to your computer screen, these are just some of the ways that math and perspective can open up whole new worlds.
Video examples
How to write descriptivel...
a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. Fiction engages the senses, helps us create vivid mental simulacra of the experiences the characters are having. Stage and screen engage some of our senses directly.
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The benefits of good...
Try redesigning your environment. Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to.
Video examples
Ice Age People in...
of the screen it's forensic science at 25 feet deep
Video examples
Filming The Kangaroo...
incredible moment i remember sitting there looking at the screen thinking wow what an amazing shot and then looking up and thinking oh that's quite close isn't it luckily they're not intimidated by people and they're not aggressive to people so it was a nice situation for being able to observe natural behavior without interfering
Video examples
Getting started as a DJ:...
No, I'm a DJ/Producer, as it says on the screen. I am also a high school student, just like many of you guys. How many high school students do we have out here? Oh, okay! A good amount. I'm a proud member of my school's marching band, and I run track, as well, so if any of you guys are into that, it's one of my other passions.
Video examples
Chris Milk: How virtual...
And when you're sitting there in her room, watching her, you're not watching it through a television screen, you're not watching it through a window, you're sitting there with her. When you look down, you're sitting on the same ground that she's sitting on. And because of that, you feel her humanity in a deeper way.
Video examples
Can you solve...
It may look like a lot of information, but there's a clear logical path to the solution. Solving the puzzle will be a lot like Sudoku, so you may find it helpful to organize your information in a grid, like this. Pause the video on the following screen to examine your clues and solve the riddle.
Video examples
The evolution of the...
A rounded form solved that issue, although new problems arose, like having the book close in on itself. But flexibility was more important, especially for the on-the-go reader. As the book evolves and we replace bound texts with flat screens and electronic ink,
Video examples
An ode to the millennial...
criticizing my generation forgetting who raised it you either accept us or you reject us but there's no way you're ever going to deliver that message the way you would dress us because you keep telling us to look up from our screens just so we can
Video examples
The mathematics of...
All over the planet, you can find solid surfaces giving way to strange, wonderful, or terrifying visions. From your sidewalk to your computer screen, these are just some of the ways that math and perspective can open up whole new worlds.
Video examples
How to write descriptivel...
a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. Fiction engages the senses, helps us create vivid mental simulacra of the experiences the characters are having. Stage and screen engage some of our senses directly.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Try redesigning your environment. Adjust your screen so it's at or slightly below eyelevel. Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to.
Video examples
Ice Age People in...
of the screen it's forensic science at 25 feet deep
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
The reason I became an actress is because I wanted my acting to reflect life as it is. I want to put truth on the screen. I want real women to see real women on the screen.
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Meryl Streep
American Actress
I know movies are a function of our dream world. And when you project yourself on screen, it's easier to project yourself into what you were, not what you are.
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Yorgos Lanthimos
Greek Director
People influence each other, so one screening will be filled with laughs while another is dead silent.
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Zeenat Aman
Indian Actress
I am very different in real life as compared to whatever people have seen of me on the big screen.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
There's nothing self-serving about what motivated me to bring 'Schindler's List' to the screen.
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Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Randeep Hooda is a fantastic actor. His presence on screen is mind blowing.
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Jasmin Bhasin
Indian Actress
Just like my onscreen character Twinkle, I'm extremely scared of rats.
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Eric Braeden
American Actor
In the end, I'm an actor. I'm paid for what I bring to the screen.
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Sudeep
Indian Actor
You always carry a character when you come on screen.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.
Quote examples
Viola Davis
American Actress
The reason I became an actress is because I wanted my acting to reflect life as it is. I want to put truth on the screen. I want real women to see real women on the screen.
Quote examples
Meryl Streep
American Actress
I know movies are a function of our dream world. And when you project yourself on screen, it's easier to project yourself into what you were, not what you are.
Quote examples
Yorgos Lanthimos
Greek Director
People influence each other, so one screening will be filled with laughs while another is dead silent.
Quote examples
Zeenat Aman
Indian Actress
I am very different in real life as compared to whatever people have seen of me on the big screen.
Quote examples
Steven Spielberg
American Director
There's nothing self-serving about what motivated me to bring 'Schindler's List' to the screen.
Quote examples
Satish Kaushik
Indian Director
Randeep Hooda is a fantastic actor. His presence on screen is mind blowing.
Quote examples
Jasmin Bhasin
Indian Actress
Just like my onscreen character Twinkle, I'm extremely scared of rats.
Quote examples
Eric Braeden
American Actor
In the end, I'm an actor. I'm paid for what I bring to the screen.
Quote examples
Sudeep
Indian Actor
You always carry a character when you come on screen.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.
Example 1 of 10
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