Classify and Sieve

Classify

Classify verb - To arrange or assign according to type.
Usage example: classify the baseball cards in your collection on the basis of rarity

Sieve and classify are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sieve" instead a verb "Classify".

Sieve

Sieve verb - Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements.
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Synonyms for Sieve

Classify and sieve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Classify" instead a verb "Sieve".

Nearby Words: sieved, sieving
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