define glean from
Learner's definition of GLEAN. 1. [+ object] a : to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way. She gleaned her data from various studies. He has a collection of antique tools gleaned from flea markets and garage sales. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. b : to search (something) carefully. They spent days gleaning the files for information.