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filter

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɪltɚ/]

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filter: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use filter in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a device or piece of software that removes unwanted elements or substances from something. Filters are used in many things like air conditioners to remove dust or in photography to change the colors of a picture.

Example

I need to replace the filter in my air purifier to keep the air clean.

Example

The dirty filter in the coffee machine caused the coffee to taste bad.

Example

Do we need to clean the filter in the swimming pool pump?

Context: “information”

(verb) to remove something unwanted or unnecessary from a list or set of items. It's like using a strainer to get rid of the things you don't want in your spaghetti sauce.

Example

I filtered my emails to only show messages from my boss.

Example

I forgot to filter out the spam emails, so my inbox is full of junk.

Example

How can you filter the search results to find the information you need?

How to pronounce filter

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɪltɚ/]

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