The meaning of SIFTING is the act or process of sifting.

SIFTING definition: 1. present participle of sift 2. to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= wire net shaped like…. Learn more.

SIFTING meaning: 1. present participle of sift 2. to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= wire net shaped like…. Learn more.

SIFT definition: 1. to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= wire net shaped like a bowl) to break up large…. Learn more.

The meaning of SIFT is to put through a sieve. How to use sift in a sentence.

To put (flour, for example) through a sieve in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles. 2. To distinguish as if separating with a sieve: sifted the candidates for the job. 3. To apply by scattering through a sieve: sift sugar on a dessert. 4. To examine and sort carefully: sift the evidence. 1. To make use of a sieve. 2.

Definition of sift verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.