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NOUN (1)

1. a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles;
[syn: sieve, screen]


VERB (4)

1. examine in order to test suitability;
- Example: "screen these samples"
- Example: "screen the job applicants"
[syn: screen, screen out, sieve, sort]

2. check and sort carefully;
- Example: "sift the information"
[syn: sieve, sift]

3. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements;
- Example: "sift the flour"
[syn: sift, sieve, strain]

4. distinguish and separate out;
- Example: "sift through the job candidates"
[syn: sieve, sift]

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