filtering
Prononciation : [ˈfɪltərɪŋ]
Contexte : « technology »
(verb) to remove unwanted parts from something, like when you use a tool to clean or sort information. It’s like using a sieve to separate grains from stones.
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She is filtering the data to find the important information for her project.
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He forgot to filter the noise from the audio recording, so it sounds very unclear.
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Are you filtering the messages to see only the important ones?
Contexte : « water treatment »
(noun) a process or tool used to make something cleaner by separating out what is not needed. Think of a coffee filter that lets liquid through but keeps the coffee grounds back.
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The filtering of the water made it safe to drink.
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Without filtering, the water was not clean enough for us to use.
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What type of filtering is best for cleaning water?
Contexte : « communication »
(verb) to choose and limit what information you share with others. It’s like deciding what to tell your friends about your day, only sharing the fun parts.
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She is filtering her stories to keep the funny parts for her friends.
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He isn’t filtering his thoughts and is saying hurtful things to others.
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Are you filtering what you want to say during the discussion?