filtered
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪltərd]
Word
Context: “processing”
(verb) to remove unwanted things from something, like a liquid or information. Imagine you have a jar of juice with bits of fruit in it, and you want just the juice. You would filter it to get rid of the bits.
Example
I filtered the water to make sure it was clean before drinking it.
Example
The juice was not filtered, so it had a lot of pulp and bits in it.
Example
Did you filter the water before using it in your drink?
Context: “quality”
(adjective) something that has been cleaned or refined to remove impurities or unwanted parts. This could refer to air, water, or even data that has been cleaned up.
Example
The filtered air in the room made it easier to breathe.
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The unfiltered information led to confusion among the team.
Example
Is this water filtered, or did you just get it straight from the tap?
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