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Definition filter in British English
filter
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈfɪltə(r)/
1
an object or piece of equipment that allows you to remove solid parts that are not wanted from a liquid or gas
Example
a water filter
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2
a glass or plastic object that you put on a camera to change the colour or amount of light that passes through the lens
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3
a computer program that prevents some types of information from appearing on your computer when you search the Internet
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