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- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/
- /ˈwɪn.əʊ/
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- [win-oh]
- /ˈwɪn oʊ/
Definitions of winnowing word
- verb with object winnowing to free (grain) from the lighter particles of chaff, dirt, etc., especially by throwing it into the air and allowing the wind or a forced current of air to blow away impurities. 1
- verb with object winnowing to drive or blow (chaff, dirt, etc.) away by fanning. 1
- verb with object winnowing to blow upon; fan. 1
- verb with object winnowing to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift: to winnow a mass of statements. 1
- verb with object winnowing to separate or distinguish (valuable from worthless parts) (sometimes followed by out): to winnow falsehood from truth. 1
- verb with object winnowing to pursue (a course) with flapping wings in flying. 1
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Origin of winnowing
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English win(d)wen (v.), Old English windwian, derivative of wind wind1
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Parts of speech for Winnowing
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winnowing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for winnowing
noun winnowing
- threshing — to separate the grain or seeds from (a cereal plant or the like) by some mechanical means, as by beating with a flail or by the action of a threshing machine.
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