Interpolation

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtɜːr.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of interpolation

noun an instance of this, especially in a text or document

Example Sentences

A1 Interpolation is a mathematical technique used to estimate values between known data points.

A2 In basic statistics, interpolation is often used to fill in missing values in a dataset.

B1 The process of interpolation can help create a smooth curve from a set of discrete data points.

B2 Engineers often use interpolation to predict values at unmeasured points based on known data.

C1 Advanced interpolation techniques can handle complex data sets with high accuracy.

C2 Interpolation algorithms are widely used in various fields such as image processing and signal analysis.

Examples of interpolation in a Sentence

formal The scientist used interpolation to estimate the missing data points in the experiment.

informal I had to do some interpolation to fill in the gaps in my math homework.

slang The DJ did some sick interpolation to mix the songs seamlessly.

figurative His storytelling was so vivid that it felt like he was using interpolation to fill in the details.

Grammatical Forms of interpolation

past tense

interpolated

plural

interpolations

comparative

more interpolated

superlative

most interpolated

present tense

interpolates

future tense

will interpolate

perfect tense

has interpolated

continuous tense

is interpolating

singular

interpolation

positive degree

interpolated

infinitive

to interpolate

gerund

interpolating

participle

interpolating

Origin and Evolution of interpolation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'interpolation' originated from the Latin word 'interpolare' which means 'to refurbish' or 'to touch up'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of literature to refer to the insertion of new material into a text, the word 'interpolation' has evolved to also encompass the idea of estimating values between known data points in mathematics and statistics.