filter out
The phrase "filter out" is commonly used to describe the process of removing unwanted elements from a mixture, environment, or dataset.
Definition
B2General
(everyday, common)To remove or exclude unwanted elements from a group or collection.
Example
- The software helps to filter out spam emails.
- She tried to filter out the noise by closing the window.
C1Technical
(scientific, engineering)To remove impurities or unwanted substances from a liquid, gas, or other medium.
Example
- The water treatment plant filters out harmful bacteria.
- The air purifier is designed to filter out dust and allergens.
C1Data Processing
(computing, data)To exclude specific data or information from a larger dataset.
Example
- The algorithm filters out irrelevant search results.
- We need to filter out duplicate entries from the database.
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