Meaning of the word "sift through" in English

What does "sift through" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sift through

US /sɪft θruː/
UK /sɪft θruː/

Phrasal Verb

to examine something carefully to find something or to separate useful from useless information

Example:
We had to sift through hundreds of applications to find the right candidate.
She spent hours sifting through old documents.