Meaning of the word sifted in English

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

sifted

US /ˈsɪftɪd/
UK /ˈsɪftɪd/

Adjective

1.

having been passed through a sieve to remove lumps or larger particles

Example:
The recipe calls for two cups of sifted flour.
Make sure the powdered sugar is well sifted before adding it to the mixture.
2.

carefully examined or investigated

Example:
The detective sifted through all the evidence to find clues.
The data was carefully sifted to identify any anomalies.