sift
sift
📚 Meanings
- 1.
pass through a sieve to remove lumps or large particles.
"sift the flour"
- 2.
examine (something) thoroughly in order to select the best or most suitable.
"sift the candidates"
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We need to sift the sand to remove any rocks before building the castle.
We need to sift the sand to remove any rocks before building the castle.
The detective had to sift through mountains of evidence to find the truth.
The detective had to sift through mountains of evidence to find the truth.
You should sift job applicants carefully to find the most qualified person.
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What does sift mean?
sift means "sift". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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sift is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "We need to sift the sand to remove any rocks before building the castle." — used to mean "sift".
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