sifting

noun

sift·​ing ˈsif-tiŋ How to pronounce sifting (audio)
1
: the act or process of sifting
2
siftings plural : sifted material

Examples of sifting in a Sentence

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Overall, the set highlights his unique sifting of country, rock and soul elements and his ability to fuse them with his muscular vocal. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 July 2024 But without the human sifting element that's an automatic part of a normal Google search, the AI Overview is often going to end up confused, flat, or outright wrong. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 June 2024 Relatedly, coders can help develop the algorithms that will do that sifting. Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2024 Subsequent sifting of data of the Cassini mission, which ended in 2017, has only added to the curiosity of what lies beneath. Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for sifting 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sifting was in the 15th century

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“Sifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sifting. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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