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Definition of filterer

filterer

/ˈfɪl.tər.ər/
fil · ter · er
Plural:filterers
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filterer Lexical Profile

filterer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, device, or software mechanism that filters out unwanted substances, signals, or information.

Example

"The email client acts as an effective filterer of unsolicited promotional messages."

2

An aquatic organism, such as a bivalve mollusk or sponge, that feeds by straining suspended matter and food particles from water.

Example

"Oysters are natural filterers that help improve water clarity in coastal estuaries."

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• Nearby Words

filo
filter
filterable
filterer
filth
filthily
filthiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Filterer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/filterer
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