| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| sieve | (noun) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles | Synonyms: screen |
| (verb) distinguish and separate out | Synonyms: sift | |
| (verb) separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements | Synonyms: sift, strain | |
| (verb) check and sort carefully | Synonyms: sift | |
| (verb) examine in order to test suitability | Synonyms: screen, screen out, sort |