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sieve
noun
verb
A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
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sɪv
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noun
A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
verb
Distinguish and separate out
“Sift through the job candidates”
verb
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
“Sift the flour”
verb
Check and sort carefully
“Sift the information”
verb
Examine in order to test suitability
“Screen these samples”
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Sift through the job candidates
Sift the flour
Sift the information
Screen these samples
Screen the job applicants
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