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sift vs screen

screen vs sift

sift is not a noun while screen is a noun.

sift and screen both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sift No No Yes No
screen Yes No Yes No
As verbs, screen is a hyponym of sift; that is, screen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sift:
  • sift: separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
  • screen: separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Other hyponyms of sift include rice, resift, riddle, winnow.
sift (noun) screen (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
sift (verb) screen (verb)
distinguish and separate out examine methodically
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm
check and sort carefully prevent from entering
move as if through a sieve separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
project onto a screen for viewing
examine in order to test suitability
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Difference between sift and screen

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