Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sieve | Yes | No | Yes | No |
examine | No | No | Yes | No |
sieve (noun) | examine (noun) |
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a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles |
sieve (verb) | examine (verb) |
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distinguish and separate out | consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning |
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements | question closely |
check and sort carefully | question or examine thoroughly and closely |
examine in order to test suitability | observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect |
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to |