Quantization

Pronunciation: /ˈkuˈænˌtaɪˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Quantization (noun)

  1. The process of changing a value into one of a limited set of fixed steps, usually by rounding.
  2. In physics, the idea that some quantities can only take certain discrete values, not any value in between.

Examples

  • Quantization turns smooth values into fixed steps.
  • The app uses quantization to reduce noise in the signal.