Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of filtering something, such as liquid or gas, to remove impurities

“The water treatment plant uses a series of filtration steps to purify the water.”

2. noun

the act of separating or distinguishing between different things, especially based on their quality or characteristics

“The judges’ deliberation was a process of careful filtration, considering each candidate’s qualifications.”

3. noun

a device or system used for filtering something, such as a water filter or a air filter

“The car’s air filtration system needed to be replaced, as it was clogged with dust.”