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filtering

/ˈfɪl.tər.ɪŋ/

/ˈfɪl.tɚ.ɪŋ/

filtering out

filteringnoun

filterings

Translations

фильтрация

The filtering of water is essential for safe drinking.

Фильтрация воды необходима для безопасного питья.

Additional translations

сортировка

просеивание

отбор

Definitions

The process of removing unwanted elements or impurities from a substance, such as liquid or air, by passing it through a filter.

The filtering of water is essential to ensure it is safe for drinking.

The act of selecting or removing data based on certain criteria, often used in computing and data management.

The software includes a filtering feature to help users sort through large datasets.

A method or system used to block or restrict access to certain content, often used in the context of internet or media.

Parental controls include filtering to prevent children from accessing inappropriate websites.

In electronics or signal processing, the selective reduction or elimination of certain frequencies from a signal.

Digital filtering can remove background hum from an audio recording.

Synonyms

filteringgerund / present participle

/ˈfɪltərɪŋ/

/ˈfɪltɚɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe a device, material, or process that performs filtration, e.g. "filtering system".

Definitions

Serving to remove unwanted elements or impurities; performing the function of a filter.

The filtering membrane traps microscopic contaminants.

Synonyms

filterverb

filtering

Gerund

filtered

Past Simple

filtered

Past Participle

filtering

Gerund

/ˈfɪl.tə/

/ˈfɪl.tɚ/

Translations

фильтровать

You need to filter the water before drinking it.

Вам нужно фильтровать воду перед тем, как её пить.

Additional translations

просеивать

Definitions

To pass a liquid, gas, light, or sound through a device to remove unwanted material.

The water was filtered to remove impurities before being bottled.

To gradually become visible or audible.

The sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently waking her up.

To selectively remove or block certain elements or information.

The software filters out spam emails to keep the inbox clean.

To move slowly or in small quantities.

The crowd began to filter out of the stadium after the game ended.

Synonyms

filternoun

Definitions

A device or material for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.

The water filter needs to be replaced every six months to ensure clean drinking water.

A program or device that processes data to remove unwanted information.

The email filter automatically moves spam messages to a separate folder.

A lens or screen that selectively transmits light of different wavelengths, typically used in photography.

The photographer used a red filter to enhance the contrast in the black and white photo.

An electronic circuit or device that selectively passes signals of certain frequencies while attenuating others.

The audio engineer inserted a low-pass filter to remove high-frequency hiss from the recording.

A software effect applied to a digital photograph or video to alter its appearance (e.g., colour, contrast, style).

She applied a vintage filter to the photo before posting it online.

filteradjective

Definitions

Designed for or relating to filtering; used to separate or screen out unwanted material.

He prefers filter coffee to instant varieties.