Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
filter
noun/verb
/ˈfɪltər/
Definition
A device or process that removes unwanted material or substances from something.
Examples
- She used a coffee filter to make her morning brew.
- He decided to filter the data to show only the relevant information.
Meaning
To separate or remove certain elements from a mixture or a collection, often to purify or clarify.
Synonyms
- Strainer
- Screen
- Purifier
- Separator
