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Definition & Meaning of "filter"

to filter
01

to separate or remove unwanted items from a set, group, or stream based on specific criteria or conditions

Transitive: to filter items
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The email system automatically filters messages into different folders based on their importance.
The software helps researchers filter irrelevant data points from their analysis.
02

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

Transitive: to filter a substance or light
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The water treatment plant frequently filters impurities from the water supply.
She is currently filtering the oil to remove any debris or contaminants.
03

to pass through or as if through a filtering device or process

Intransitive: to filter through solid material
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The water filtered through the charcoal, becoming clear and clean.
The air filters through the vents, removing dust particles as it circulates.
04

to move slowly or steadily in a particular direction

Intransitive: to filter somewhere
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The fog filtered through the trees, slowly covering the landscape.
The crowd filtered into the stadium, slowly filling the seats.
Filter
01

device that removes something from whatever passes through it

02

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

03

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

04

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

What is a "filter"?

A filter is an accessory attached to a camera lens that alters the way light enters the camera. Filters can enhance colors, reduce glare, or create special effects, such as adding a warming or cooling tone to images. They serve various purposes, such as minimizing reflections, controlling exposure, and protecting the lens from dust and scratches. Filters help achieve desired photographic effects and improve image quality.

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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

What is a "filter"?

A filter refers to a tool or effect that alters or enhances the appearance of photos, videos, or live streams. Filters can adjust things like color, brightness, or sharpness, or they can add special effects, such as making a photo look vintage or adding a fun animation. Filters are commonly used to improve images, make them more creative, or match a particular style or mood.

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