Word: FILTERING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FILTERING
- To sort, sift, or isolate.
"This strainer should filter out the large particles."
- To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.
"The leaves of the trees filtered the light."
- To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.
"The water filtered through the rock and soil."
- The process of passing something through a filter.
- Something that passes through a filter.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "filtering" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "filtering", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FILTERING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FILTERING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FILTERING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FILTERING:
- # the filtering effect
- # master of filtering
- # playing with filtering
- # in terms of filtering
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