Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

filter-out

verb
ˈfɪltər aʊt
Definition
To remove or exclude certain elements from a larger set or group.
Examples
  • The software can filter out spam emails from your inbox.
  • During the experiment, we had to filter out any results that were inconclusive.
  • She decided to filter out negative comments from her social media feed.
Meaning
The process of selectively eliminating unwanted items or information from a collection.
Synonyms
  • Eliminate
  • Exclude
  • Remove
  • Sift