Sift

intransitive verb

1. To put (flour, for example) through a sieve in order to separate the fine from the coarse particles.
2. To distinguish as if separating with a sieve.

   "sifted the candidates for the job."

3. To apply by scattering through a sieve.

   "sift sugar on a dessert."

4. To examine and sort carefully.

   "sift the evidence."

5. To make use of a sieve.