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a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles distinguish and separate out; "sift through the job candidates" check and sort carefully; "sift the information" separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; "sift the flour" examine in order to test suitability; "screen these samples"; "screen the job applicants" |
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