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Definition of Quantize
1. Verb. Approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values.
Exact synonyms: Quantise
Category relationships: Telecommunication
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Quantization
Category relationships: Telecommunication
Generic synonyms: Approximate, Estimate, Gauge, Guess, Judge
Derivative terms: Quantization
2. Verb. 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"
Exact synonyms: Quantise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Derivative terms: Quantisation, Quantization
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Derivative terms: Quantisation, Quantization
Definition of Quantize
1. to limit the possible values of to a discrete set [v -TIZED, -TIZING, -TIZES]