filter

Meanings

• Noun

  A device used to remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance or liquid.

  - "The coffee maker has a built-in filter to remove grounds."
  - "The water filter removes impurities and minerals from the water."

• Verb

  To make a decision or judgment based on certain criteria.

  - "The judge will filter the cases based on their merit."
  - "The team will filter applicants based on their qualifications."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɪltɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=199887"

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Antonyms

ideal

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Synonyms

filter out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with filter
hymnal , limelight , rhythm , prism

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Variants

List of all variants of filter that leads to same result
color filter , filter , filters , filtered , filtering , filter bed , filter beds , filter bubble , filter bubbles , filter feeder , filter feeders , filter paper , filter papers , filter tip , filter tips , filter-tipped , band-pass filter , band-pass filters , color filters , spam filter

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Forms

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filters, filtered, filtering

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Etymology

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Old French 'filtre' from Latin 'filter' or 'filterare' meaning 'to cleanse, purify'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'filter' comes from the Latin word 'filterare', which means 'to cleanse or purify'.

2. The first water filters were made from animal intestines.

3. Electronic music filters can be used to create unique sounds and effects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sieve: A device used to separate particles of different sizes by passing a substance through a series of holes or mesh.

2. Strainer: A kitchen utensil used to remove solid particles from a liquid.

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Culture

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Filters have been used throughout history for various purposes such as in art, music, and literature. In art, filters are used in photography to alter the appearance of images. In music, filters are used in electronic music to alter the sound of instruments. In literature, filters are used to convey a specific perspective or point of view.

How to Memorize "filter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a coffee maker with a filter inside.
   - Visualize water passing through a filter and becoming clean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'filter' with the idea of cleaning or purifying.
   - Think of a sieve or strainer when you hear the word 'filter'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F-I-L-T-E-R' to remember the definition: Filter Impurities Leaving Things Excellent and Ready.

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