interpolation
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/ɪnˌtɜːr.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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/ɪnˌtɜː.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/
inserting or estimating between
Etymology
'interpolation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interpolatio,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'polare' meant 'to polish or refine.'
'interpolatio' transformed into the French word 'interpolation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interpolation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to polish or refine between,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'estimating unknown values' and 'inserting something different.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of estimating unknown values that fall between known values.
The scientist used interpolation to estimate the missing data points.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 03:36