Sieve - Definition

n 1: a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or
grading particles [syn: sieve, screen]
v 1: examine in order to test suitability; "screen these
samples"; "screen the job applicants" [syn: screen,
screen out, sieve, sort]
2: check and sort carefully; "sift the information" [syn:
sieve, sift]
3: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device
to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour" [syn:
sift, sieve, strain]
4: distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job
candidates" [syn: sieve, sift]