Filter out
verb
To remove something undesirable or unnecessary from a larger group or collection or from something.
The program filters out junk emails so they do not reach your inbox.
Often appears as...
- filter out noise
- filter out impurities
verb
To prevent from entering or passing.
The sunglasses filter out the harmful rays of the sun.
Often appears as...
- filter out light
- filter out sound
verb
To process through a filtering device or procedure to remove unwanted components.
The water treatment facility filters out impurities from the water before it is sent to homes.
Often appears as...
- filter out particles
- filter out substances
verb
To remove something undesirable or unnecessary from a larger group or collection or from something.
The program filters out junk emails so they do not reach your inbox.
Often appears as...
- filter out noise
- filter out impurities
verb
To prevent from entering or passing.
The sunglasses filter out the harmful rays of the sun.
Often appears as...
- filter out light
- filter out sound
verb
To process through a filtering device or procedure to remove unwanted components.
The water treatment facility filters out impurities from the water before it is sent to homes.
Often appears as...
- filter out particles
- filter out substances
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Removal
Focus on the idea of choosing specific items to remove, not just a broad cleanse.
The app filtered out offensive language from the chat.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Action
Understand that 'filter out' implies a deliberate effort, not an accidental occurrence.
The search function filters out all unrelated results.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Filter out' doesn't always refer to physical objects, but also to immaterial things like data.
The study filtered out irrelevant data.
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Removal
Focus on the idea of choosing specific items to remove, not just a broad cleanse.
The app filtered out offensive language from the chat.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Action
Understand that 'filter out' implies a deliberate effort, not an accidental occurrence.
The search function filters out all unrelated results.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Filter out' doesn't always refer to physical objects, but also to immaterial things like data.
The study filtered out irrelevant data.
Pro Tip 1/3Selective Removal
Focus on the idea of choosing specific items to remove, not just a broad cleanse.
The app filtered out offensive language from the chat.
Pro Tip 2/3Intentional Action
Understand that 'filter out' implies a deliberate effort, not an accidental occurrence.
The search function filters out all unrelated results.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Physical
'Filter out' doesn't always refer to physical objects, but also to immaterial things like data.
The study filtered out irrelevant data.
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