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filter

/ˈfɪltər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does filter mean?

noun, verb

A device or system for removing impurities or unwanted material from something, or to select or exclude something from a group. To select or exclude something from a group.

Example

"The water filter removed the impurities from the water, making it safe to drink."

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