discretize

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Discretize means to convert continuous data into discrete categories or intervals.

In mathematics and computing, you discretize a smooth curve by representing it as a series of points, or divide a continuous range into distinct bins: The algorithm discretizes temperature readings into five-degree intervals.

The process sacrifices precision for computational efficiency or easier analysis.

numerical

quantization

Conversion to discrete values

samplingExtracting subset for study
binningGrouping into discrete categories
roundingAdjusting to simpler values

truncation · stepwise · finite · mesh · grid · lattice · interpolation · approximation · granularity · discontinuity

partition

subdivide

Split into smaller portions

segmentDistinct part of whole
divideSeparate into parts
sectionsDivided portions of something

chunks · intervals · bins · cells · units · blocks · zones · slices · pieces · categories

digital

quantization

Conversion to discrete values

samplingExtracting subset for study
pixelateFragment into square units
encodeConvert to cipher

binary · resolution · digitalize · analog-to-digital · signal · waveform · bitrate · conversion · digitization

Opposites

mathematical/computational transformation

discretizesmooth

Without roughness or difficulty

interpolate · analogize · integrate · blur · average

Phrases

viewer discretionContent warning notice
discretionary spendingNon-obligatory personal expenditures
judge's discretionCourt's interpretive freedom
full discretion
discretionary incomeMoney available for nonessentials
police discretionOfficer's situational judgment authority

Family

discretion, discretionary, indiscretion, discretions, indiscretions

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