sieve
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sieve Definition
(n)
a
strainer
for
separating
lumps
from
powdered
material
or
grading
particles
(v)
examine
in
order
to
test
suitability
; "
screen
these
samples
"; "
screen
the
job
applicants
"
(v)
check
and
sort
carefully
; "
sift
the
information
"
(v)
separate
by
passing
through
a
sieve
or
other
straining
device
to
separate
out
coarser
elements
; "
sift
the
flour
"
(v)
distinguish
and
separate
out
; "
sift
through
the
job
candidates
"
sieve Synonyms
screen
screen out
sieve
sift
sort
strain
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