Definition of sifting Sifting

/sɪˈftɪŋ/ - [sifting] -

We found 4 definitions of sifting from 4 different sources.

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What does sifting mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

sifting - the act of separating grain from chaff; "the winnowing was done by women"
  winnow, winnowing
  separation the act of dividing or disconnecting
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sifting (Verb)
    Present participle of sift.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sifting (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Sift

Part of speech

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  • sifting, verb, gerund of sift (infinitive).
  • sifting, noun, singular of siftings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

sifting in sign language
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