Definition of winnowing Winnowing

/wɪˈnowˌɪŋ/ - [winowing] -

We found 6 definitions of winnowing from 4 different sources.

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What does winnowing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

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

  • winnowing (Noun)
    The act of separating chaff from grain.
  • winnowing (Verb)
    Present participle of winnow.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • winnowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Winnew
  • winnowing (n.)
    The act of one who, or that which, winnows.

Part of speech

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  • winnowing, verb, gerund of winnow (infinitive).
  • winnowing, noun, singular of winnowings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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