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Sieve

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Definitions for Sieve

noun
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
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verb
examine in order to test suitability
Synonyms
screen screen out sort
Examples
  1. screen these samples
  2. screen the job applicants
verb
check and sort carefully
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Examples
  1. sift the information
verb
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
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Examples
  1. sift the flour
verb
distinguish and separate out
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Examples
  1. sift through the job candidates

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