To refine.
Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(⃑x)=A⃑x+⃑b (where A is a linear transformation and ⃑b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
Of two materials, having mutual affinity.
A relative by marriage.
To blow upon or toss about by blowing; to set in motion as with a fan or wings.
To separate, sift, analyse, or test by separating items having different values.
To subject (granular material, especially food grain) to a current of air separating heavier and lighter components, as grain from chaff.
That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.
The act of winnowing