"intent filter" meaning in All languages combined

See intent filter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: intent filters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} intent filter (plural intent filters)
  1. (computing, programming) A declaration within an application's manifest file that specifies the types of intents (messages) that a component is capable of handling.

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