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screen vs sift

sift vs screen

screen is a noun but sift is not a noun.

screen and sift both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
screen Yes No Yes No
sift No No Yes No
As verbs, sift is a hypernym of screen; that is, sift is a word with a broader meaning than screen:
  • screen: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
  • sift: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
Other hypernyms of screen include sieve, strain.
screen (noun) sift (noun)
a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
the personnel of the film industry
screen (verb) sift (verb)
examine methodically distinguish and separate out
protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
prevent from entering check and sort carefully
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff move as if through a sieve
project onto a screen for viewing
examine in order to test suitability
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Difference between screen and sift

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