Feb 15, 2010 8:45 PM

Filter

A filter is a program that receives a specified kind of data, then manipulates and outputs the results. Your word processor’s find and replace function is a good example of a filter.

A filter is a program that receives a specified kind of data, then manipulates and outputs the results.

Your word processor's find and replace function is a good example of a filter.

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