sifting
/ˈsɪftɪŋ/
noun
- The action or process of passing a substance through a sieve or mesh.
- The sifting of the flour took only a minute.
- The sifting of the soil revealed tiny seeds.
- After several siftings, the sand was free of debris.
- A careful examination or analysis of something.
- The sifting of the evidence took the detective weeks.
- The sifting of old letters uncovered a family secret.
- A thorough sifting of the data showed a clear pattern.
adjective
- Used for or relating to the process of sifting.
- The sifting machine separated the grains efficiently.
- She placed a sifting screen over the bowl.
- He wore a mask during the sifting process to avoid dust.