smoothing
Reducing rough patches
Smoothing is the act of making something even, flat, or free of irregularities.
In data analysis and statistics, smoothing refers to techniques that reduce noise or fluctuations to reveal underlying patterns: The graph uses smoothing to show the trend more clearly.
In everyday contexts, smoothing describes removing wrinkles or rough spots: She ran her hands over the fabric, smoothing the creases.
Friction-based shine work
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- finishingBringing to completion
- burnishingSmoothing by friction
shine · gloss · luster · sheen · abrasive · grit · emery · grindstone
Combining into uniformity
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
easing · continuity · flow · seamless · gradient · dissolve · crossfade · morphing
Becoming less firm
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- suppleFlexing without damage
- pliableCapable of bending easily
- silkySmooth and lustrous
velvety · creamy · moisturize · conditioner · balm · lubricate · malleable · tender
Data transmission capacity
- curve fittingApproximating data mathematically
- nonparametricStatistics assuming no distribution
- histogramFrequency distribution graph
- distributionAllocation across recipients
binning · spline · interpolation · regression · filtering · noise reduction · averaging · convolution
State of being unwound
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
residual · fixed-point · solver · asymptotic · approximation
Resolving a dispute
- mediatingFacilitating conflict resolution
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- facilitatingMaking something simpler
- defusingNeutralizing an explosive device
appeasing · placating · diplomacy · negotiating · calming · de-escalating · peacemaking · harmonizing
buffing
Friction-based shine work
burnishing · shine · gloss · luster · sheen · abrasive · grit · emery · grindstone · wax
blending
Combining into uniformity
- fadingGradual loss of intensity
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
- featheringAdjusting blade pitch horizontally
tapering · easing · continuity · flow · seamless · gradient · dissolve · crossfade · morphing
softening
Becoming less firm
silky · velvety · creamy · moisturize · conditioner · balm · lubricate · malleable · tender · yielding
bandwidth
Data transmission capacity
- curve fittingApproximating data mathematically
- nonparametricStatistics assuming no distribution
- histogramFrequency distribution graph
distribution · binning · spline · interpolation · regression · filtering · noise reduction · averaging · convolution · moving average
relaxation
State of being unwound
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- iterationRepeated procedural pass
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
damping · residual · fixed-point · solver · asymptotic · approximation
reconciling
Resolving a dispute
- mediatingFacilitating conflict resolution
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- facilitatingMaking something simpler
defusing · appeasing · placating · diplomacy · negotiating · calming · de-escalating · peacemaking · harmonizing · bridging
- texture changesroughening, softening, hardening, wrinkling, cracking
- bed making techniqueshospital corners, tucking, folding, fitted sheet, flat sheet
- manicuringfiling, buffing, shaping, trimming, polishing
- polishingbuffing, burnishing, shining, glass polishing, silver polishing
- levelingflattening, evening out, planing, balancing, equalizing
- Knot Theoryunknot, figure-eight knot, link, linking number, braid
smoothingroughening
Making less smooth
roughing · texturing · abrading · scratching · scoring
smoothingsharpening
Making more cutting
amplifying · edge detection · differentiation · accentuating · oversampling
smoothingaggravating
Causing irritation or worsening
complicating · inflaming · exacerbating · ruffling · stirring up
- smoothing overMinimizing apparent discord
- skin smoothingLessening facial texture irregularities
smooth, smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smooths, smoothest, smoother, smoothes, smooth out