sift - Meaning in Bengali

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sift - Meaning in Bengali

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Definitions and Meaning of sift in English

sift verb

1. distinguish and separate out

   Synonyms

   sieve

   Example

   • "sift through the job candidates"
2. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

   Synonyms

   sieve, strain, strain

   Example

   • "sift the flour"
3. check and sort carefully

   Synonyms

   sieve

   Example

   • "sift the information"
4. move as if through a sieve

   Example

   • "The soldiers sifted through the woods"

Description

A sieve, fine mesh strainer, or sift, is a tool used for separating wanted elements from unwanted material or for controlling the particle size distribution of a sample, using a screen such as a woven mesh or net or perforated sheet material. The word sift derives from sieve.

Also see "Sieve" on Wikipedia

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