Meaning of the word interpolation in English
What does interpolation mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
interpolation
US /ɪnˌtɝː.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˌtɜː.pəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of inserting something of a different nature into something else
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The editor was criticized for the interpolation of his own opinions into the article.
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The discovery of the new manuscript revealed several interpolations in the original text.
2.
the process of estimating values that lie between known data points
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Scientists used interpolation to predict the temperature at unmeasured locations.
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The software performs a smooth interpolation between keyframes to create animation.
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