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interpolation

Interpolation (noun) means an abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.

noun
1
An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
2
The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.
3
The process of interpolating: including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program.
4
That which is introduced or inserted; in contexts of content analysis of centuries-old texts, especially something foreign or spurious.
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Etymology

From French interpolation, from Latin interpolatio. Morphologically interpolate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of interpolation?

"interpolation" (noun) means an abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.

What are the different meanings of interpolation?

"interpolation" has 3 main meanings: 1. An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea; 2. The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points; 3. The process of interpolating: including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program.

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