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filmization
nounLow
/ˌfɪlmɪˈzeɪʃən/The process of adapting a story or work from another medium (e.g., a novel, play) into a film.
filmland
nounLow
/ˈfɪlmlænd/The world of filmmaking; the movie industry.
filmmaker
nounC1
/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪ.kər/A person who directs or produces motion pictures.
filmography
nounC1/C2
/fɪlˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/A comprehensive list of the movies or films that a director, actor, or other cinema professional has been involved in.
filmset
adjectiveverbverb-transitiveLow
/ˈfɪlmˌsɛt/The physical location and constructed scenery where a film is shot.
filmsetting
nounLow
/ˈfɪlmˌsɛtɪŋ/The process of typesetting text for printing by projecting characters onto photographic film, a historical technology for producing printing plates.
filmstrip
nounRare/Historical
/ˈfɪlmstrɪp/A spool of still photographic film containing a sequence of images, intended for projection one at a time.
filmy fern
nounLow
/ˈfɪlmi fɜːn/A small fern of the family Hymenophyllaceae, characterized by very thin, translucent fronds.
filo
nounC1
/ˈfiːləʊ/An extremely thin, unleavened dough used for making pastries and pies, typically in Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
filofax
nounLow
/ˈfaɪləʊfæks/A proprietary name for a personal organizer, typically a loose-leaf binder with sections for notes, addresses, diary, and other inserts.
filoplume
nounExtremely rare, technical
/ˈfɪlə(ʊ)pluːm/A type of small, delicate feather with a long, hair-like shaft and very few or no barbs.
filopodium
nounVery Low
/ˌfɪlə(ʊ)ˈpəʊdɪəm/A slender, finger-like projection from a cell, involved in sensing the environment and movement.
filoselle
nounVery low / Obsolete
/ˈfɪlə(ʊ)ˌsɛl/A type of floss silk, often used for embroidery.
filovirus
nounLow-frequency (primarily scientific/medical contexts)
/ˈfʌɪlə(ʊ)ˌvʌɪrəs/A type of long, filamentous virus that causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans and primates, including Ebola and Marburg viruses.
fils
nounLow
/fiːs/Son (used after a surname to distinguish a son from his father).
filter
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈfɪl.tər/To remove unwanted elements from a substance or information by passing it through a device or system.
filter bed
nounC1-C2/Technical
/ˈfɪltə bɛd/A tank or container filled with material like sand or gravel through which liquid is passed to remove impurities.
filter bubble
nounverb-transitiveB2
/ˈfɪltə ˌbʌb(ə)l/A state of intellectual isolation that can occur when algorithms selectively present information to a user based on their past behaviour and preferences, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints.
filter cake
nounC1/C2
/ˈfɪltə keɪk/The solid residue left behind on a filter after a liquid has been passed through it to remove solids.
filter factor
nounC1
/ˈfɪltə ˈfæktə/A term describing the selective pressure or influence a person or system applies when choosing information, people, or items, often in a way that introduces bias or alters outcomes.

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