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WINNOW Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word winnow. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word winnow. (close relations)
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filter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• device that removes something from whatever passes through it

• an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

verb

• remove by passing through a filter

• pass through

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

screen
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

• a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight

• the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame

• the personnel of the film industry

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

• partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

verb

• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

• examine methodically

• examine in order to test suitability

• project onto a screen for viewing

• prevent from entering

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

separate
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

sift
verbv
verb

• move as if through a sieve

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• check and sort carefully

• distinguish and separate out

sort
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• an approximate definition or example

• a person of a particular character or nature

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

verb

• examine in order to test suitability

• arrange or order by classes or categories

strain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

• difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

• the general meaning or substance of an utterance

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of singing

verb

• to exert much effort or energy

• test the limits of

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

• become stretched or tense or taut

• remove by passing through a filter

• rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

• alter the shape of (something) by stress

fan
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

• an ardent follower and admirer

verb

• strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

• make (an emotion) fiercer

• agitate the air

• blow away or off with a current of air

sifting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

winnowing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

cull out
verbv
verb

• select desirable parts from a group or list

Best Hypernyms For WINNOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for winnow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
sift take choose fan remove select separate separation sieve sort strain withdraw
Phrases (1)
pick out

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