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sieve vs sort

sort vs sieve

sieve and sort both are nouns.

sieve and sort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sieve Yes No Yes No
sort Yes No Yes No
As verbs, sieve and sort are synonyms defined as:
  • sieve and sort: examine in order to test suitability
Other synonyms of sieve include screen, screen out.
sieve (noun) sort (noun)
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles an approximate definition or example
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
a person of a particular character or nature
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
sieve (verb) sort (verb)
distinguish and separate out arrange or order by classes or categories
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements examine in order to test suitability
check and sort carefully
examine in order to test suitability
Difference between sieve and sort

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