quantize

Verbs

  • (v) approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values quantise,
  • (v) apply 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
    • Quantize gravity
    quantise,

Synonyms

quantise

Words of close approximity

quantic
quantify quantise quantity
quantized