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(noun) screen
a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles
(verb) sift
distinguish and separate out
sift through the job candidates
separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
sift the flour
(verb) sift
check and sort carefully
sift the information
(verb) screen, screen out, sort
examine in order to test suitability
screen these samples; screen the job applicants