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filtering

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪltərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use filtering in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She is filtering the data to find the important information for her project.

Example

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?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What type of filtering is best for cleaning water?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Are you filtering what you want to say during the discussion?

How to pronounce filtering

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪltərɪŋ]

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