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What does "weed out" mean?

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Rebecca

"Weed out" means to remove something or someone that is not wanted from a group. Ex: These tests will weed out candidates for the prestigious scholarship. Ex: We need to find out a way to weed out applicants. There are too many people applying for this position.

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