Imagine a sieve filtering out unwanted particles to grasp the meaning.

Visual Imagery

Think of 'sift out' as a process of excluding or discarding things.

Exclusion Process

'Sift out' implies a careful and deliberate process of selection.

'Sift out' can emphasize the moment of uncovering important information.

Using 'sift out' can suggest the use of analysis or critical thinking skills.

It's used when dealing with complexity or a mix of many elements.