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SIEVING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sieving.

Sieving - as a noun

A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strainer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sieving - as a verb

Examine in order to test suitability

Example: "Screen these samples"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
screenscreen outsort

Check and sort carefully

Example: "Sift the information"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sift

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

Example: "Sift the flour"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
siftstrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
separate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Distinguish and separate out

Example: "Sift through the job candidates"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sift

Example Sentences

"She used a sieving spoon to sift the flour."
"The sieving process removes impurities from the liquid."
"The sieving machine is used to separate particles of different sizes."
"The sieving action of the sieve separates the larger particles."
"The sieving cloth is made of fine mesh."
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Word Game Points

Is SIEVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sieving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIEVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SIEVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sieving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIEVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SIEVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sieving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIEVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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