sifting
3 synonyms for sifting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of passing something through a sieve, or the careful process of separating useful information from the rest.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From sift + -ing.
Full origin of sifting →Frequently asked questions
What does “sifting” mean?
The word “sifting” means the act of passing something through a sieve, or the careful process of separating useful information from the rest. In plain terms, the action of sieving something, whether it's flour or a pile of information.
How do you use “sifting” in a sentence?
Here is “sifting” used in a sentence: “The sifting of the flour took only a minute.”
What part of speech is “sifting”?
“Sifting” is a noun.
