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1. (noun) sieve, screen
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

2. (verb) screen, screen out, sieve, sort
examine in order to test suitability
"screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"

3. (verb) sieve, sift
check and sort carefully
"sift the information"

4. (verb) sift, sieve, strain
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
"sift the flour"

5. (verb) sieve, sift
distinguish and separate out
"sift through the job candidates"

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