filtering
n. uncountable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɪɫtɝɪŋ// UK //fˈɪltəɹɪŋ// fil·ter·ing
n. the process of removing unwanted parts from something. You use this word when you separate what you need from what you do not need.
n. the action of passing a substance through a medium to remove impurities, or the process of selecting specific items from a larger group.
The water plant uses sand for filtering.
She spent the morning filtering job applications to find the best candidates.
The new software includes advanced filtering options that allow users to sort data by date, category, and relevance.