Sieve (hieroglyph) definition

(1) A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

(2) Distinguish and separate out

"Sift through the job candidates"

(3) Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

"Sift the flour"

(4) Check and sort carefully

"Sift the information"

(5) Examine in order to test suitability

"Screen these samples"

"Screen the job applicants"