Meaning of the word filtered in English

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filtered

US /ˈfɪl.tərd/
UK /ˈfɪl.təd/

Adjective

1.

having passed through a filter to remove impurities or unwanted elements

Example:
We only drink filtered water at home.
The coffee was carefully filtered to remove all grounds.
2.

modified or enhanced, often digitally, to alter appearance or sound

Example:
Her photos are always heavily filtered before she posts them online.
The sound was filtered to remove background noise.