Meaning of the word "weed out" in English

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

weed out

US /wiːd aʊt/
UK /wiːd aʊt/

Phrasal Verb

to remove or eliminate something or someone undesirable from a group or collection

Example:
We need to weed out the weak candidates from the applicant pool.
The new policy aims to weed out corruption in the department.