winnowed

Meaning

of Winnew

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Examples

Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense. Carl Sagan

In the end what will happen will be what has happened whenever a civilization breaks up. The people who have brains and courage come through and the ones who haven't are winnowed out. Margaret Mitchell

Now it is certain. There is no magic stone. No secret to be found. One must go With the mind's winnowed learning. Eugene McCarthy

This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense. Carl Sagan

As the traditional TV audience continues to migrate to other sources of video, the networks are seeing their traditional program ratings winnowed. Source: Internet

A field of more than 80 candidates who applied for the job of Center City Commission president and CEO has been winnowed down to three finalists. Source: Internet