sifting Definition

sift
verb sifted, sifting

1. To pass through a sieve in order to separate out lumps or larger particles.
2. To separate out by, or as if by, passing through a sieve.

Thesaurus: sort, filter, sieve, pan, separate, winnow.
intr
3. To use a sieve.
4. To examine closely and discriminatingly.

Thesaurus: evaluate, investigate, scrutinize, probe, examine, review.

Derivative: sifter
noun

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon siftan, from sife sieve.

Phrasal Verb: sift through something

To examine it closely by sifting.To search among it.