noun
- A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles.
- synonyms: screen
verb
- Examine in order to test suitability.
- usage: "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
- synonyms: screen, screen out, sort
- Check and sort carefully.
- usage: "sift the information"
- synonyms: sift
- Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements.
- usage: "sift the flour"
- Distinguish and separate out.
- usage: "sift through the job candidates"
- synonyms: sift
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