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filtering

[ˈfɪltərɪŋ]

filtering Definition

  • 1the process of removing unwanted or unnecessary items from a group of things according to specific criteria
  • 2the process of limiting access to certain information on the internet or other electronic media

Using filtering: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "filtering" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company uses filtering software to block inappropriate websites.

  • Example

    The email system has a filtering feature that automatically sorts messages into folders.

  • Example

    The search engine uses complex algorithms for filtering search results.

filtering Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with filtering

  • the process of identifying and removing unwanted or unsolicited email messages

    Example

    The email service has a powerful spam filtering system that keeps my inbox clean.

  • content filtering

    the process of restricting access to certain types of online content, such as adult material or violent images

    Example

    The school uses content filtering software to prevent students from accessing inappropriate websites.

  • the process of removing unwanted background noise from an audio recording

    Example

    The microphone has a built-in noise filtering feature that improves the quality of the recording.

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Summary: filtering in Brief

Filtering [ˈfɪltərɪŋ] is the process of removing unwanted items from a group according to specific criteria. It can refer to limiting access to certain information on the internet or other electronic media. Examples include spam filtering and content filtering. 'Filtering' is often used in combination with other words, such as 'noise filtering,' which removes unwanted background noise from an audio recording.

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