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FILTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Filtering.

Filtering - as a noun

An electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical device
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Filtering - as a verb

Remove by passing through a filter

Example: "Filter out the impurities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filter outfiltrateseparate outstrain

Pass through

Example: "Water permeates sand easily"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
percolatepermeatesink in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perforate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

Example: "Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dribbletrickle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coursefeedflowrun
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The filtering of water is essential for removing impurities."
"Air filtering systems can help improve indoor air quality."
"The noise filtering technology in these headphones blocks out background sounds."
"Internet content filtering can prevent access to inappropriate websites."
"The coffee is made by filtering hot water through ground beans."
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Word Game Points

Is FILTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, filtering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FILTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FILTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, filtering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FILTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FILTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, filtering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FILTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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