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25 
26 
27 package java.util.logging;
28 
29 /**
30  * A Filter can be used to provide fine grain control over
31  * what is logged, beyond the control provided by log levels.
32  * <p>
33  * Each Logger and each Handler can have a filter associated with it.
34  * The Logger or Handler will call the isLoggable method to check
35  * if a given LogRecord should be published.  If isLoggable returns
36  * false, the LogRecord will be discarded.
37  *
38  * @since 1.4
39  */
40 @FunctionalInterface
41 public interface Filter {
42 
43     /**
44      * Check if a given log record should be published.
45      * @param record  a LogRecord
46      * @return true if the log record should be published.
47      */
isLoggable(LogRecord record)48     public boolean isLoggable(LogRecord record);
49 }
50