1. sieve - noun
· a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
Synonym(s): screen
Hypernym(s): strainer
2. sieve - verb
· examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants"
Synonym(s): screen, screen_out, sort
Hypernym(s): choose, take, select, pick_out
3. sieve - verb
· check and sort carefully; "sift the information"
Synonym(s): sift
Hypernym(s): analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass
4. sieve - verb
· separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour"
Hypernym(s): separate
5. sieve - verb
· distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates"
Synonym(s): sift
Hypernym(s): choose, take, select, pick_out
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