select vs sieve

select is not a noun while sieve is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
select	No	Yes	Yes	No
sieve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sieve is a hyponym of select; that is, sieve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than select:

select (noun)	sieve (noun)
	a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

select (adjective)	sieve (adjective)
selected or chosen for special qualifications
of superior grade

select (verb)	sieve (verb)
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives	distinguish and separate out
	separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
	check and sort carefully
	examine in order to test suitability