FILTER Meaning and
Definition
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A filter is a device, mechanism, or system that is designed to separate or remove unwanted elements from a mixture or substance. It serves the purpose of purifying, refining, or enhancing the quality of the filtered material.
In its most basic form, a filter consists of a porous medium or barrier, often made of paper, cloth, mesh, or other fine materials, through which a substance (such as a liquid, gas, or solid) is passed. The filter traps and retains particles, impurities, or unwanted components suspended in the substance, allowing only the desired elements to pass through. Filters can be found in various applications and industries, including automotive, environmental, chemical, and food production.
Filters can be categorized into different types based on their specific function. For example, air filters are designed to remove dust, pollen, and other airborne particles from the air we breathe, improving its quality and reducing the risk of allergies or respiratory issues. Water filters are used to eliminate contaminants and impurities from drinking water, ensuring it is safe for consumption.
Modern filters can also operate electronically or digitally, particularly in the context of image processing or data analysis. In this context, a filter refers to an algorithm or method that selectively alters, enhances, or suppresses certain aspects of a signal or dataset. Filters in this sense can be used for noise reduction, image enhancement, signal processing, or data manipulation, among other applications.
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1. To pass a fluid through a porous substance which arrests all suspended solid particles except those of extreme minuteness. 2. An apparatus provided with a porous substance through which a fluid is passed in order to separate it from any solids it may contain.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• Any open porous substance, as cloth, paper, sand, or gravel, through which a liquid may drain; a strainer.
• To purify; to pass through a filter.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FILTER
The word "filter" originated from the Latin word "filtrum" which referred to a piece of felt used to strain liquids. The Latin word is believed to have been derived from the Greek word "phylltron" meaning "leaf" or "flower petal", as early filters were made of leaves or other porous materials. Over time, the word evolved and came to refer to any device or substance used to separate solids from liquids or gases by passing them through a porous material.
Idioms with the word FILTER
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filter through
The idiom "filter through" means to gradually spread, disseminate, or become understood by a group or a person. It refers to the process of information or ideas slowly being absorbed or comprehended.
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filter through (sth)
The idiom "filter through (sth)" means for information, news, or a specific message to gradually spread or be disseminated among a group of people or within a system. It typically implies a process where the information is being passed along or transmitted slowly, often through multiple channels or individuals before reaching its intended recipients.
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filter in
The phrase "filter in" generally refers to the process of gradually or slowly entering or being admitted into a place, group, or situation. It signifies a gradual and selective inclusion or integration.
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filter sth out of sth
The idiom "filter something out of something" means to remove or separate something from a mixture or group, typically by using a filter or a process of discernment. It can also refer to the act of excluding something or someone from a particular situation or environment.
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bozo filter
The idiom "bozo filter" refers to a metaphorical term used to describe a mental or technological mechanism that helps a person or an organization screen out or filter individuals who are annoying, foolish, incompetent, or generally undesired. It denotes a way to protect oneself or an institution from dealing with unintelligent or bothersome people.
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filter down
The idiom "filter down" means the process of information, ideas, or resources gradually moving or being transmitted from a higher level to a lower level, or spreading to a larger group or population. It implies a cascading effect where something is distilled, refined, or distributed in a downward direction.
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filter something out of something
The idiom "filter something out of something" refers to the act of removing or separating undesirable or unnecessary elements or substances from a larger entity or context. It implies the process of selectively extracting specific elements while eliminating others. This can be done figuratively, such as excluding irrelevant information from a discussion, or literally, such as using a physical filter to separate impurities from a liquid or gas.
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filter through (something)
The idiom "filter through (something)" generally means for information or ideas to gradually pass through a group or be disseminated to individuals over time. It implies that information reaches people slowly, possibly after being processed or refined.
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filter out
The idiom "filter out" means to gradually separate or remove unwanted or unnecessary elements from a group, collection, or situation. It involves the process of sifting through something to extract what is preferred or desired while eliminating what is undesirable or unnecessary.
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filter up
Similar spelling words for FILTER
- valtar,
- flattery,
- filters,
- Flawter,
- FLEETAIR,
- fielder,
- FLTR,
- colour-filter,
- voltar,
- flatter,
- flightaware,
- velletri,
- love-philter,
- volturi,
- VLTR,
- FILDR,
- filature,
- filtrate,
- free-floater,
- flateyri,
- fleeter,
- coffee-filter,
- VLADAIR,
- self-flattery,
- FLTRI,
- Filed,
- filter-passers,
- HVLTR,
- villatoro,
- Flotery,
- flit,
- fellator,
- flutter-tonguing,
- flied,
- fieldwire,
- philidor,
- high-vaulter,
- flutter-wheel,
- floetry,
- file,
- folder,
- FLDYR,
- FLT3R,
- Vallatory,
- voltri,
- fladry,
- Flighter,
- philtre,
- Fluter,
- volterra,
- Felder,
- FLDR,
- filter-pressing,
- Filtra,
- Felltare,
- velator,
- fillet,
- filet,
- filter-feeding,
- Flatour,
- Feltre,
- Volator,
- field theory,
- filter-tipped cigarette,
- bi-fold door,
- Feltry,
- liter,
- Veltry,
- vuhledar,
- filter-passer,
- "filter,
- vulture,
- love-philtre,
- filter-tipped,
- velatura,
- FLTRO,
- A.Flutter,
- Felter,
- book-folder,
- FLUDARA,
- floater,
- filter-tip,
- violator,
- FLEDR,
- philtra,
- valider,
- fleder,
- ferney-voltaire,
- VLDR,
- feltri,
- Foliature,
- pole-vaulter,
- Powder-folder,
- Filatory,
- flutter,
- philter,
- valuator,
- flouter,
- fieldwork,
- philiater,
- Valter,
- right-fielder,
- Voltair(ian)ism,
- valetry,
- Foulder,
- VLTRA,
- Flitter-mouse,
- FLIDAR,
- filter-feeder,
- vaulter,
- vultur,
- fluttery,
- fflewddur,
- flater,
- philtower,
- FLETRAU,
- flittery,
- flitter,
- Faulter,
- Flooder,
- Philatory,
- filled,
- flier,
- fitter,
- voltaire,
- violater,
- flatware,
- falter,
- Filter-p,
- Volador,
- filter-paper,
- flute.
Conjugate verb Filter
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