Phrase guide

sift out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To isolate or identify one particular thing from a collection that includes less relevant things.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sieve out, winnow

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: seuloa — Translations
  • Russian: отсеивать (otseivatʹ) — Translations
  • Spanish: hacer la criba — Translations