HyperDic: quantize

English > 2 senses of the word quantize:
VERBcognitionquantize, quantiseapproximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
cognitionquantize, quantiseapply quantum theory to
English > quantize: 2 senses > verb 1, cognition
MeaningApproximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymquantise
Categorytelecommunication(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
Broaderestimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judgejudge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Nounsquantizationthe act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory
English > quantize: 2 senses > verb 2, cognition
Meaningapply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"Quantize gravity"
Synonymquantise
Categoryphysics, natural philosophyThe science of matter and energy and their interactions
Broadercalculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figuremake a mathematical calculation or computation
Nounsquantizationthe act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory

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