filter

/fˈɪltɐ/

/ˈfɪɫtɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to filter

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to pass gas, liquid, light, etc. through something in order to remove unwanted substances

synonyms : filter out

filtrate

separate out

strain

pass through

synonyms : percolate

permeate

sink in

run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

synonyms : dribble

trickle

Filter

[NOUN]

device that removes something from whatever passes through it

an electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

(computing) a piece of software that blocks or sorts particular types of information that is sent to a computer

a device or accessory that is attached to the front of a camera lens or placed in front of the camera sensor to modify the light that passes through it

a tool or feature used on social media platforms or photo editing apps to modify or enhance photos and videos by applying various effects or adjustments for a desired visual outcome

Examples

1. She cleaned the coffee maker's filter to remove any coffee residue.

2. She used a paper filter in the coffee maker to prevent grounds from getting into the coffee.

3. She uses glasses with blue light filters to reduce eye strain while using the computer.

4. With data filtering one pays the price of decreasing the effective library redundancy and increasing the number of hybridisations.