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FILTERING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word filtering. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word filtering. (close relations)
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screening
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the display of a motion picture

• fabric of metal or plastic mesh

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics

sifting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

straining
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

adjective satellite

• taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance

sieving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

verb

• examine in order to test suitability

• check and sort carefully

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• distinguish and separate out

filtrate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the product of filtration; a gas or liquid that has been passed through a filter

verb

• remove by passing through a filter

filter out
verbv
verb

• remove by passing through a filter

dribble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

• saliva spilling from the mouth

• the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

• let or cause to fall in drops

• propel

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

percolate
verbv
noun

• the product of percolation

verb

• permeate or penetrate gradually

• spread gradually

• prepare in a percolator

• cause (a solvent) to pass through a permeable substance in order to extract a soluble constituent

• pass through

• gain or regain energy

permeate
verbv
verb

• spread or diffuse through

• pass through

• penetrate mutually or be interlocked

strain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

• difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress

• a special variety of domesticated animals within a species

• (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups

• injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain

• the general meaning or substance of an utterance

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

• an intense or violent exertion

• the act of singing

verb

• to exert much effort or energy

• test the limits of

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

• become stretched or tense or taut

• remove by passing through a filter

• rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender

• alter the shape of (something) by stress

trickle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

separate out
verbv
verb

• remove by passing through a filter

sink in
verbv
verb

• become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

• pass through

Best Hypernyms For FILTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for filtering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (1)
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