ekraanointi

Ekraanointi is a Finnish noun that denotes the act or process of presenting content on a screen or of selecting individuals for evaluation, depending on context. It operates as an umbrella term across multiple domains, including media, public health, and information technology, where the common thread is the focus on screens and their use.

In media and cinema, ekraanointi refers to the screening of films or videos for an audience, encompassing selection, projection, and scheduling of programs for theaters, festivals, or broadcast. In public health and social policy, ekraanointi denotes screening programs that assess individuals who may not have symptoms to detect diseases early and enable timely intervention.

In computing and user interface design, ekraanointi can describe rendering and presenting information on a display, including layout, visual hierarchy, and how content is shown on screens. The precise meaning is context-dependent, and the term is commonly used in Finnish-language technical and professional discourse.

Etymology: derived from ekraani meaning "screen" in Finnish, with the participial noun-forming suffix -ointi. See also: Screen, Screening, Film screening, Medical screening, Display technology.