sift

/sift/
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sift

She uses a sieve to sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To separate and remove larger or unwanted parts from finer ones by passing through a sieve or similar device: The core meaning involves using a mesh or screen to separate particles based on size.
    • To examine something thoroughly and carefully in order to isolate or identify specific elements: This involves a detailed, analytical process of sorting through information or items to find what is valuable or relevant.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (Physical Separation):

    • You must sift the flour before adding it to the mixture to remove any lumps.
    • The archaeologist sifted the soil to find tiny bone fragments.

  • Verb (Careful Examination):

    • Detectives sifted through the evidence for a crucial clue.
    • It took hours to sift the applications and select the most qualified candidates.
Advanced Usage

  • "to sift out": to separate and remove something unwanted during the sifting process.

    • This process will sift out any impurities from the metal.
    • We need to sift out the facts from the rumors.

  • "to sift through": to examine a large amount of something carefully and methodically.

    • Researchers are sifting through decades of data.
    • She sifted through her memories of that day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sifter (n): a device, typically a container with a mesh bottom, used for sifting dry ingredients.
    • She used a fine sifter for the powdered sugar.
Synonyms
  • Strain: to pass through a sieve to separate solids from liquids.
  • Filter: to remove unwanted elements by passing through a device or medium.
  • Screen: to examine or evaluate for suitability or to separate using a screen.
  • Analyze: to examine methodically and in detail.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Sift out: (see "Advanced Usage" above).
  • Sift through: (see "Advanced Usage" above).
Related Idioms
  • To separate the wheat from the chaff: (An idiom with a similar metaphorical meaning) to distinguish valuable people or things from worthless ones.
    • The rigorous interview process is designed to separate the wheat from the chaff.
sift

She uses a sieve to sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

Verb
  1. distinguish and separate out
    • sift through the job candidates
  2. check and sort carefully
    • sift the information
  3. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
    • sift the flour
  4. move as if through a sieve
    • The soldiers sifted through the woods

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