sifting

Meanings

• The act of sorting or separating particles, usually smaller than sand, from a mixture by passing the mixture through a sieve.

  - "Sifting flour through a fine mesh sieve before baking."
  - "Sifting the sand at the beach to find the smallest and most colorful pebbles."
  - "Sifting through the pages of an old book to find interesting and meaningful passages."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with sifting
mifting , drifting , lifting , sifting , shifting , lifting , drifting , rifting

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. sifting (act of sorting), shifting (movement from one place to another)
   

2. sifting (act of sorting), sitting (remaining in a seated position)
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of sifting that leads to same result
sifting , siftings , sift , sifted , sifter , sifters , sifts

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Verb: to sift (present tense), sifted (past tense), sifting (present participle), Noun: a sieve (a perforated container used for sifting), Noun: the act of sifting (the process of sorting or separating particles from a mixture by passing the mixture through a sieve)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'siever' meaning 'to separate' or 'to sift'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Sieve analysis: A method used in geotechnical engineering to determine the particle size distribution of a soil or aggregate sample by passing the sample through a series of sieves with different mesh sizes and recording the percentage of material retained on each sieve.

2. Dry sifting: A method used in mineral exploration and mining to separate heavy minerals from lighter ones by passing a dry and powdery sample through a series of stacked sieves with different mesh sizes and collecting the material that falls through each sieve into a separate container.

3. Wet sifting: A method used in archaeology, mineral exploration, and other fields to separate small particles from a mixture by passing the mixture through a sieve while adding water to the mixture to keep it in a fluid state. The material that passes through the sieve is collected in a separate container for further analysis.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Sifting has been used in various cultural contexts. In literature, sifting is often used as a metaphor for introspection and self-examination. In art, sifting is used as a technique for creating textures and patterns. In music, sifting is used as a rhythmic device for creating complex and intricate polyrhythms.

Memorize "sifting" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize sifting is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.