Filter: meaning, definitions and examples

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filter

[ ˈfɪltər ]

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computing

To process or manipulate data according to specified criteria.

Synonyms

screen, select, sort

Examples of usage

Please filter the results based on the user's input.
The software allows you to filter the data by date or category.

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household

A porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.

Synonyms

cleaner, purifier, strainer

Examples of usage

The water filter needs to be replaced every six months.
This air filter is designed to trap dust and allergens.

Translations

Translations of the word "filter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 filtro

🇮🇳 फ़िल्टर

🇩🇪 Filter

🇮🇩 filter

🇺🇦 фільтр

🇵🇱 filtr

🇯🇵 フィルター

🇫🇷 filtre

🇪🇸 filtro

🇹🇷 filtre

🇰🇷 필터

🇸🇦 مرشح

🇨🇿 filtr

🇸🇰 filter

🇨🇳 过滤器

🇸🇮 filter

🇮🇸 sía

🇰🇿 фильтр

🇬🇪 ფილტრი

🇦🇿 filter

🇲🇽 filtro

Word origin

The word 'filter' originated from the Old French word 'foulter', meaning 'strainer'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century. The concept of filtering has evolved over time, from physical filters like sieves and strainers to digital filters used in computing and signal processing.

See also: filtering, filters, filtrate, filtration.