Word
filtering
Phoneticsfil·ter·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɪɫtɝɪŋ/
UK/fˈɪltəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01removing impurities
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the process of passing a liquid or gas through a device to clean it.
n. the physical process of passing a fluid through a porous medium to remove suspended matter.
“The filtering of the city's water supply makes it safe for everyone to drink.”
“Advanced filtering of the industrial exhaust is mandatory to ensure that no toxic particulates are released into the local atmosphere.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun in technical contexts.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02sorting information
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing
n. the act of choosing or hiding specific information, especially on a computer.
n. the systematic selection or exclusion of data based on specific criteria.
“The email app uses smart filtering to move spam messages to a separate folder.”
“The software allows for the precise filtering of search results, enabling researchers to isolate relevant papers by date and citation count.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of internet security and database management.
Real-World Examples
“The researchers showed that useful information could also be extracted without such filtering, simplifying the equipment needed in the field.” “In the largest dataset, artifacts explained 93% of the 1945–2010 decline; after filtering errors, the decline largely disappeared.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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