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package org.eclipse.jface.viewers;

/**
 * Interface for filters. Can accept or reject items.
 * 
 * @since 3.1
 */
public interface IFilter {
	/**
	 * Determines if the given object passes this filter.
	 * 
	 * @param toTest object to compare against the filter 
	 * 
	 * @return true iff the object is accepted by the filter.
	 */
	public boolean select(Object toTest);
}