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winnow
This term evokes the image of a selective breeze, where the light, worthless debris is swept away to reveal the heavy, valuable core. In agricultural contexts, it describes a physical process of purification through air. In professional or intellectual contexts, it suggests a rigorous process of elimination to reach a refined conclusion or a shortlist of elite options.
Because the word implies a deliberate and often difficult process of sorting, it carries a connotation of precision and discernment. It is more formal than words like filter or sift, often appearing in academic, legal, or high-level administrative discussions regarding the selection of candidates or the distillation of facts.
Meanings
Examples
関連書類を見つけるために、これらの古い記録を精査して絞り込まなければならない。
Phrasal Verbs
winnow down
to reduce a large number of options or candidates to a smaller, more manageable group