filtering

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of removing unwanted elements from a group, collection, or stream of data.

  - "The filtering system in our email application removes spam messages."
  - "The data scientist used filtering to remove outliers from the dataset."

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Synonyms

filter out , filtrate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with filtering
quiver , stiver , diver , liver

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Variants

List of all variants of filtering that leads to same result
filter , filtered , filtering , filters

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'filter' meaning 'to sift'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the first water filters were made from animal intestines?

2. Filtering is not only used in data science but also in art, where artists use filters to manipulate images.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Data preprocessing: Filtering is a crucial step in data preprocessing to ensure the data is clean and ready for analysis.

2. Sieving: The process of filtering is similar to sieving, where unwanted particles are removed from a mixture.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Filtering has been used extensively in various fields such as data science, information technology, and even in everyday life to improve the quality of data or information.

How to Memorize "filtering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sieve with small holes that only allows certain elements to pass through.
   - Visualize a water filtration system that removes impurities from water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'filtering' with 'cleansing' or 'purifying'
   - Think of filtering as the process of separating the 'essential' from the 'non-essential'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Filter Out Irrelevant Elements' to remember the meaning of filtering.

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