diff --git a/source/fundamentals/builders/filters.txt b/source/fundamentals/builders/filters.txt
index 81818e85..912231d8 100644
--- a/source/fundamentals/builders/filters.txt
+++ b/source/fundamentals/builders/filters.txt
@@ -20,8 +20,9 @@ Builders are classes provided by the MongoDB Kotlin driver that help you
 construct :ref:`BSON <bson>` objects. To learn more, see our :doc:`guide
 on builders </fundamentals/builders/>`.
 
-Filters are the operations MongoDB uses to limit your results to what
-you want to see.
+Filters are operations used to limit the results of a query based on 
+specified conditions. Filters are a helpful tool to locate
+information that matches search conditions in a collection.
 
 You can use filters in the following places:
 
@@ -32,9 +33,9 @@ You can use filters in the following places:
 
 Some examples of results from queries with filters are:
 
-- Items that cost $0 to $25
-- A hotel with amenities that include an indoor swimming pool and free parking
-- A food critic review that mentions "spicy"
+- Items that cost more than $0 but less than $25.
+- Foods that are both gluten-free and less than 500 calories.
+- A food critic review that mentions "spicy".
 
 This guide shows you how to use builders with examples of the following
 types of operators: