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