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sieve

(v): examine in order to test suitability

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(v): pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

(v): check and sort carefully

(v): consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

(v): separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

(v): divide into components or constituents

(v): distinguish and separate out

(v): pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

(n): a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

(n): a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through

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about 1 year ago oroboros said:

In mathematics a sieve is used to find prime numbers. Click here for an interesting demonstration.

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