signalfilter
nounUK /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈfɪltə/
US /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈfɪltər/
A tool that cleans up a signal by removing the parts you do not want.
The engineer used a signal filter to remove the static from the radio.
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2. A software routine that removes unwanted data or noise from a digital signal.
The app applies a signal filter to smooth the sensor readings.
3. A device in electronics that lets certain frequencies pass while blocking others.
A low-pass signal filter removed the high-pitched hum from the audio.
4. A person or process that screens information before it reaches others.
The editor acted as a signal filter, passing only the important news to the team.