screening machine
nounUK /ˈskriːnɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
US /ˈskriːnɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
A machine that checks things or people to see if they are safe or good.
The airport uses a screening machine to check bags for dangerous items.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A machine that separates small pieces from larger ones by passing material through a screen.
The gravel company uses a screening machine to sort stones by size.
3. A machine used in medicine to test people for diseases.
The clinic bought a new screening machine to check patients for heart problems.
4. A machine that shows movies or videos on a large screen.
The outdoor event rented a screening machine to show cartoons at night.