SIEVE

• (noun) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

  synonyms : screen

• (verb) distinguish and separate out

  "sift through the job candidates"

  synonyms : sift

• (verb) separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

  "sift the flour"

  synonyms : sift , strain

• (verb) check and sort carefully

  "sift the information"

  synonyms : sift

• (verb) examine in order to test suitability

  "screen these samples", "screen the job applicants"

  synonyms : screen , screen out , sort

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