Meaning of the word interpolate in English
What does interpolate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
interpolate
US /ɪnˈtɝː.pə.leɪt/
UK /ɪnˈtɜː.pə.leɪt/
Verb
1.
to insert something of a different nature into something else
Example:
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The editor decided to interpolate a new chapter into the book.
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He would often interpolate humorous remarks into his serious lectures.
2.
to estimate values between two known values
Example:
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Scientists had to interpolate the missing data points to complete the graph.
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Using the known values, we can interpolate the approximate temperature at noon.
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