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

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