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winnow

verb

/ˈwɪn.oʊ/

Meaning

to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air

The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.

winnow down

sift, filter, prune, pare down, cull

accumulate, gather

winnow out candidates, winnow down options, winnow the field, winnow the list

to produce text or images on paper or other materials using a machine

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements