Pronunciation: /siv aʊt/
noun a utensil for sifting or straining
A1 I use a sieve out to separate the flour from the lumps.
A2 The chef used a sieve out to strain the pasta from the boiling water.
B1 It is important to sieve out any impurities from the water before drinking it.
B2 The company needs to sieve out unqualified candidates during the hiring process.
C1 The researcher had to sieve out irrelevant data from the results of the study.
C2 The detective had to sieve out false leads to focus on the real suspect.
verb to separate or remove (something) by passing it through a sieve
A1 I use a sieve to sieve out the lumps from the flour.
A2 She carefully sieves out the pebbles from the sand before using it for construction.
B1 The HR department needs to sieve out unsuitable candidates before scheduling interviews.
B2 It can be challenging to sieve out relevant information from a large dataset.
C1 The detective was able to sieve out crucial evidence from the witness statements.
C2 The editor's job is to sieve out any errors or inconsistencies in the manuscript before publication.
formal It is important to sieve out any impurities from the mixture before proceeding with the experiment.
informal Make sure to sieve out any lumps in the batter before baking the cake.
slang I need to sieve out the bad apples from my group of friends.
figurative She was able to sieve out the truth from all the lies and deception.
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