Meaning & use
filter
A device or material that removes unwanted particles, substances, or information from something passing through it.
See it in a sentence
The water filter removes chlorine and sediment before the water reaches the tap.
She applies a soft-focus filter to nearly every photo she posts online.
A note on using this word
Filter is also commonly used as a verb, meaning to pass something through such a device or process, as in 'filter the coffee slowly'.
Words with a similar meaning
strainerscreen
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To pass a substance through a filter, or to sort information and remove what is unwanted.
The app lets you filter search results by price and location.
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