Sieve (Verb)
Meaning 1
Examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Check and sort carefully; "sift the information".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.