sift

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

examine carefully to sort out or identify the most important elements

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Senses

Wordset Dictionary

distinguish and separate out

Wordset Dictionary

separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

Wordset Dictionary

check and sort carefully

Wordset Dictionary

move as if through a sieve

Classifications

Cognitive

Analyze85%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
sievestrain
pasttense
sifted
presentparticiple
sifting
thirdpersonsingular
sifts
pastparticiple
sifted