English · Word Candidate

filter

/ˈfɪltə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: filters · filtering · filtered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết bị tách chất lỏng, khí hoặc chất khác

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Noun

Examples

Then add four drops of crocodile semen, and pass the mixture through a filter.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thiết bị hoặc phần mềm tách tín hiệu không mong muốn

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sort, sift, or isolate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sắp xếp, rây hoặc cách ly

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Verb

Examples

This strainer should filter out the large particles.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm loãng; giảm nồng độ hoặc tập trung

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Verb

Examples

The leaves of the trees filtered the light.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “filter” mean?

A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.

Is “filter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.