interpolation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of inserting new words, data, or information into a text, speech, or data stream.

  - "In editing a manuscript, the publisher requested several interpolations to clarify ambiguous passages."
  - "The scientist made an interpolation in the data to estimate the value of a variable at a specific point."

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Synonyms

transclusion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interpolation
interpolate , relate , create

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Variants

List of all variants of interpolation that leads to same result
interpolation , interpolations , linear interpolation

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Etymology

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From the Latin interpolare, meaning 'to insert between'.

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Trivia

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1. Interpolation was used extensively in the 19th century to estimate the value of pi.

2. The term 'interpolation' was first used in mathematics by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1765.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extrapolation: The process of estimating values beyond the range of existing data, often by extending trends or patterns.

2. Data interpolation: The process of estimating values between known data points using mathematical methods such as linear or polynomial interpolation.

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Culture

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Interpolation has been used extensively in various fields such as mathematics, science, literature, and music. In mathematics, it is used to estimate values between known data points. In science, it is used to infer missing data based on existing data. In literature, interpolation refers to the insertion of additional text into an existing work. In music, it is used to insert additional notes or sections into a piece.

How to Memorize "interpolation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a manuscript with missing words or sections. Visualize the editor adding new words or sections to fill in the gaps.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'interpolation' with the idea of filling in missing information or data.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Insert New Information' to remember the meaning of interpolation.

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