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Vocabulary Entry
interpolation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of estimating unknown values between known values in a dataset.
Example Sentences
"The interpolation of the temperature data helped predict the weather for the week."
"Using interpolation, the researchers filled in the gaps in their data set."
"The artist used interpolation techniques to create smooth transitions in her work."
V
verb
To estimate unknown values by using known values in a sequence or graph.
Example Sentences
"We need to interpolate the missing numbers in this chart to complete our analysis."
"The scientist chose to interpolate the measurements to maintain accuracy in her findings."
"In order to visualize the data more clearly, they will interpolate the points between the two extremes."