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quantize
quan·tize Q0015100 (kwŏn′tīz′)tr.v. quan·tized, quan·tiz·ing, quan·tiz·es Physics 1. To limit the possible values of (a magnitude or quantity) to a discrete set of values by quantum mechanical rules.2. To apply quantum mechanics or the quantum theory to. quan′ti·za′tion (-tĭ-zā′shən) n.quantize (ˈkwɒntaɪz) or quantisevb (tr) 1. (Atomic Physics) physics to restrict (a physical quantity) to one of a set of values characterized by quantum numbers2. (Mathematics) maths to limit (a variable) to values that are integral multiples of a basic unit ˌquantiˈzation, ˌquantiˈsation nquan•tize (ˈkwɒn taɪz) v.t. -tized, -tiz•ing. 1. to restrict (a variable quantity) to discrete values rather than to a continuous set of values. 2. to use quantum mechanics to calculate or express (the behavior of a physical system). [1920–25; quant (um) + -ize] quan`ti•za′tion, n. quantize Past participle: quantized Gerund: quantizing
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I would have quantized | you would have quantized | he/she/it would have quantized | we would have quantized | you would have quantized | they would have quantized | ThesaurusVerb | 1. | quantize - approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete valuesquantisetelecommunication - (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distanceestimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" | | 2. | quantize - apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor; "Quantize gravity"quantisenatural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation | Translations
quantize
quantizeTo perform quantization. See quantization.Quantize
QuantizeTo convert an asset or liability into a currency other than the regular trading currency.QuantizeTo express or convert an asset or liability as a quantity of a currency other than the one in which it usually trades. For example, Americans trading stocks on the IPE in London must report their assets in dollars for United States tax purposes. See also: Foreign exchange.quantize
Synonyms for quantizeverb approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete valuesSynonymsRelated Words- telecommunication
- estimate
- gauge
- approximate
- guess
- judge
verb apply quantum theory toSynonymsRelated Words- natural philosophy
- physics
- compute
- calculate
- cipher
- cypher
- figure
- reckon
- work out
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