Devising and Screening

devising

The act that results in something coming to be.
- usage: "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
- synonyms: fashioning, making

Come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort.
- usage: "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- synonyms: invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge
Arrange by systematic planning and united effort.
- usage: "machinate a plot"; "organize a strike"; "devise a plan to take over the director's office"
- synonyms: organize, organise, prepare, devise, get up, machinate
Give by will, especially real property.
- synonyms: devise

(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Devise.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

screening

The display of a motion picture.
- synonyms: showing, viewing
Fabric of metal or plastic mesh.
The act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it.
- usage: "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"
- synonyms: cover, covering, masking
Testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics.

Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection.
- usage: "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
- synonyms: screen, test
Examine methodically.
- usage: "screen the suitcases"
- synonyms: screen
Examine in order to test suitability.
- usage: "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
- synonyms: screen, screen out, sieve, sort
Project onto a screen for viewing.
- usage: "screen a film"
- synonyms: screen
Prevent from entering.
- usage: "block out the strong sunlight"
- synonyms: screen, block out
Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff.
- synonyms: riddle, screen
Protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm.
- synonyms: shield, screen

(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Screen.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary