Hyphenation of sieve

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sieve

Definitions of sieve:

1.
A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
2.
Examine in order to test suitability
Screen these samples Screen the job applicants
3.
Check and sort carefully
Sift the information
4.
Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Sift the flour
5.
Distinguish and separate out
Sift through the job candidates

Synonyms of sieve:

noun screen, strainer
verb screen, screen out, sort, choose, take, select, pick out
verb sift, analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
verb sift, strain, separate, sieve out
verb sift, choose, take, select, pick out

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