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SHORTLISTING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shortlisting. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word shortlisting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SHORTLISTING

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picking
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quantity of a crop that is harvested

• the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)

screening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the display of a motion picture

• fabric of metal or plastic mesh

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

sifting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

sorting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion

• the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories

• grouping by class or kind or size

choosing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

• select as an alternative over another

• see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way

culling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• remove something that has been rejected

• look for and gather

selecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• selected or chosen for special qualifications

verb

• pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

weeding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any plant that crowds out cultivated plants

• a black band worn by a man (on the arm or hat) as a sign of mourning

• street names for marijuana

verb

• clear of weeds

short list
nounn
noun

• a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen

Best Hypernyms For SHORTLISTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shortlisting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for PICKING

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