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quantize

/ˈkwɒn.taɪz/

/ˈkwɑn.taɪz/

Translations

quantizeverb

quantized

Past Simple

quantized

Past Participle

quantizing

Gerund

/ˈkwɒn.taɪz/

/ˈkwɑn.taɪz/

discrétiserSens technique, notamment en traitement du signal et en numérique.

The audio signal was quantized to reduce the file size for easier storage.

Le signal audio a été discrétisé pour réduire la taille du fichier et faciliter le stockage.

Additional translations

quantifierSens de physique théorique : attribuer ou imposer des valeurs quantifiées.

Synonyms

quantizeverb

To convert a continuous range of values into a finite range of discrete values, often for the purpose of digital processing.

The audio signal was quantized to reduce the file size for easier storage.

To apply quantum mechanical principles to a physical system, often by restricting the system to discrete energy levels.

The physicist quantized the energy levels of the electron in the hydrogen atom.