Filters: meaning, definitions and examples

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filters

 

[ หˆfษชltษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

photography

A device or piece of equipment that is used to remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance, such as air, water, or light.

Synonyms

mesh, screen, sieve, strainer

Examples of usage

  • He attached a filter to his camera lens to reduce glare.
  • The filter in the air purifier helps to remove dust particles from the air.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A software feature or program that allows users to block or allow specific types of content on the internet.

Synonyms

blocker, censor, screen

Examples of usage

  • The parental control filter blocks inappropriate websites for children.
  • The email filter automatically sorts messages into different folders based on certain criteria.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To pass (a liquid, gas, light, sound, etc.) through a device to remove impurities or unwanted elements.

Synonyms

purify, sift, strain

Examples of usage

  • The coffee is filtered through a fine mesh to remove any grounds.
  • She filtered the noise from the recording to improve the sound quality.

Translations

Translations of the word "filters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filtros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเคฟเคฒเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Filter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ filter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปัŒั‚ั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filtry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒซใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filtres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ filtros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filtreler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•„ํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุดุญุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filtry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filtre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡ๆปคๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filtri

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏะทะณั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filtrlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ filtros

Etymology

The word 'filter' originated from the Old French word 'filtre', which came from the Medieval Latin 'filtrum', meaning 'felt'. Filters have been used throughout history in various forms to purify substances and remove impurities. The concept of digital filters emerged with the advancement of technology, allowing users to control and customize their online experiences.

See also: filter, filtering, filtrate, filtration.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,271 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.