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Definition of filter

A pattern or mask through which data is passed to separate specified items.

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Other definitions of filter

A set of conditions and associated actions that may be applied to certain tasks. For example, an email rule might stipulate that all messages from a particular sender be placed into a specific folder.

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To display only the rows in a list that satisfy the conditions you specify. You use the AutoFilter command to display rows that match one or more specific values, calculated values, or conditions.

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To display files that meet certain criteria. For example, you might filter files by a particular author so that you only see the files written by that person. Filtering does not delete files, it simply changes the view so that you only see the files that meet your criteria.

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To define the types of UI Automation elements to be included in a view of the UI Automation tree.

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A tool that you can use to categorize inventory items for quick searching. Filters also restrict the availability of items to customers, vendors, and warehouse processes.

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Words, phrases, sources, languages, time frame, authors, or an author’s reach that the data set does or doesn’t contain.

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1) A device which allows you to use an ordinary phone over a telephone line set up for an- ADSL- internet connection. Also called a micro-filter. 2) A program or set of programs that automatically removes- spam- from your- email.

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glass, plastic, or gelatinous substance placed before or behind a camera lens to change the effect and character of the lighting within the film's frame

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