winnowing

[US]/ˈwɪnəʊɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈwɪnoʊɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of winnow; to distinguish; to select; to remove
n.the process of separating grain from chaff

Phrases & Collocations

winnowing process

winnowing strategy

winnowing method

winnowing grain

winnowing chaff

winnowing out

winnowing seeds

winnowing techniques

winnowing analysis

winnowing tools

Example Sentences

the farmer is winnowing the grain to separate the husks.

winnowing is an essential step in the harvesting process.

she spent hours winnowing through the applications for the job.

winnowing out the best ideas can lead to innovation.

they are winnowing the results of the survey for better insights.

the team is winnowing down the list of candidates.

winnowing through the data revealed some interesting trends.

he enjoys winnowing through old books at the library.

winnowing is often done by hand in traditional farming.

they used a machine for winnowing to save time.

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