Definition
Definition of filtered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
purificationequipped with a filter to remove impurities
- He smoked a filtered cigarette.
- She drank water from a filtered bottle.
- The room was filled with filtered air.
Origin of filtered
Latin, filtrare (to filter)
Terms with filtered included in their meaning
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filtering
filtered or blocked from view
filtration
liquid that has been filtered through something
focused details
data filtered to meet specific criteria or needs
filtered
forced through a strainer
filtration
filtered through a porous substance
screenable
capable of being filtered
filtered liquid
liquid that has passed through a filter
filtered
having been passed through a sieve
no review
not examined or filtered for quality or content
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- French:filtré, ...
- German:gefiltert, ...
- Italian:filtrato, ...
- Spanish:con filtro, ...
- Portuguese:filtrado, ...
- Chinese:净化的, ...
- Japanese:フィルター付きの, ...
- Arabic:مُرَشَّح, ...
- Hebrew:מְסֻנָּן, ...
- Russian:фильтрованный, ...
- Ukrainian:фільтрований, ...
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Definition of filter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaning devicedevice that separates substances from a fluid or gas
- The water filter needs to be replaced regularly.
2.
smokingdevice in cigarettes to absorb impurities
- The cigarette filter reduces tar intake.
3.
technologyTECH. electronics or software that removes unwanted signalsTECH.
- The audio filter improved the sound quality.
4.
mediaeffect applied to alter an image or sound
- She added a vintage filter to her photo..
5.
mannersself-restraint in speech
- He spoke without a filter, offending many.
6.
photographyTECH. translucent object in photography to remove colorsTECH.
- He used a red filter for the sunset photo.
Verb
1.
purificationtr. separate impurities by forcing liquid through a porous barriertr.
- The water was filtered to remove contaminants.
2.
sensesintr. light or sound entering weakly or slowlyintr.
- Sunlight filtered through the curtains.
3.
newsintr. gradually reach people as informationintr.
- The news filtered through to everyone.
4.
motorcycleintr. TECH. UK ride a motorcycle between lanesintr. TECH. UK
- He filtered through the traffic on his bike.
Images of filter
device that separates substances from a fluid or gas 
device in cigarettes to absorb impurities 
translucent object in photography to remove colors
Expressions with filter
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spread gradually through levels of an organization
The new policy will filter down to all employees soon.
selectively remove unwanted elements from a group
The software can filter out spam emails.
gradually become known or understood
News of the event began to filter through the crowd.
move slowly into a place or area
The crowd began to filter into the auditorium.
acting bluntly without considering others
He acted without a filter during the discussion.
paper or cloth used to filter coffee grounds
She placed a coffee filter in the brewer before adding the grounds..
coffee made by dripping hot water through ground coffee beans
He enjoyed a fresh cup of filter coffee every morning.
paper used in coffee machines to filter grounds
She placed the filter paper in the coffee maker.
device that removes impurities from water by means of a physical barrier
He installed a water filter in his kitchen to improve the taste of tap water.
device that removes contaminants from air
The air filter in the car needs to be replaced every year..
gradually reach higher levels or positions
Innovative ideas often filter up to top management.
device containing special carbon that removes unwanted substances from air or liquid
The kitchen hood has a charcoal filter to reduce cooking smells.
device used in coffee machines to hold the coffee grounds
She placed the filter funnel in the coffee machine before adding the coffee grounds.
section at cigarette's end removing tar
He prefers cigarettes with a filter tip.
device reducing screen reflections
I installed an anti-glare filter on my monitor.
online space where only similar opinions and ideas are shown
Many people live in a filter bubble online.
device or material that traps dust from moving air or gas
The computer case has a dust filter on each air intake.
having a filter at one end, typically for cigarettes
He prefers smoking filter-tipped cigarettes for a smoother taste..
software that sorts incoming emails
The email filter moved the spam to the junk folder.
removable unit containing material that cleans liquid or gas passing through
Remember to change the filter cartridge in the water purifier regularly.
examined or processed by a filter
The data was analyzed through the filter to ensure accuracy.
eating by straining small food from water
Whales use filter feeding to eat tiny sea creatures.
hardware or software that cuts unwanted shine on monitors
This setting acts as a glare filter and makes my laptop easier to read.
device that keeps a filter in place during use
The photographer slid the glass filter into the filter holder.
Origin of filter
Latin, filtrum (felt) + -er (agent)
Examples of filter in a sentence
He installed a filter to purify the air. He removed the filter to get a stronger hit. Filters are essential for reducing harmful substances. The filter blocked out the background noise. A new filter was installed to enhance the image clarity. He applied a black-and-white filter to the video.
The app offers a filter to enhance colors. Try to use a filter when discussing her mistake. His filter disappeared after a few drinks. A polarizing filter enhanced the contrast in the image. He switched to a UV filter to protect the lens. The air was filtered to remove allergens. They filtered the oil to ensure purity. The music filtered through the walls. Moonlight filtered into the room. Details of the merger filtered out overnight. Rumors filtered slowly through the office. Motorcyclists often filter during rush hour. He learned to filter safely between cars.
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- French:filtre, filtrer, ...
- German:Filter, filtern, ...
- Italian:filtro, filtrare, ...
- Spanish:filtro, filtrar, ...
- Portuguese:filtro, filtrar, ...
- Chinese:过滤器, 过滤, ...
- Japanese:フィルター, 濾過する, ...
- Arabic:مُرَشِّح, رَوَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסַנֵּן, לְסַנֵּן, ...
- Russian:фильтр, фильтровать, ...
- Ukrainian:фільтр, відфільтрувати, ...
- Hindi:फिल्टर, फिल्टर करना, ...
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