What does quantize mean?

Definitions for quantize
ˈkwɒn taɪzquan·tize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. quantize, quantiseverb

    approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values

  2. quantize, quantiseverb

    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"

Wiktionary

  1. quantizeverb

    To limit the number of possible values of a quantity, or states of a system, by applying the rules of quantum mechanics

  2. quantizeverb

    To approximate a continuously varying signal by one whose amplitude can only have a set of discrete values

  3. quantizeverb

    To shift each beat in a rhythmic pattern to the nearest beat of a given resolution (eighth note, sixteenth note, etc.), or to adjust the frequency or pitch of a note to the nearest perfect tone in a given musical scale

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  1. quantize

    To quantize is to restrict something to a particular set of values, typically by expressing it in discrete quantities, integers, or digital form. In physics, it refers to the process of explaining a physical system or phenomenon by quantum mechanics or quantum field theory. In digital music or data processing, it means to approximate a continuous signal or represent it digitally. Essentially, it involves converting a continuous range of values into finite set.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of quantize in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of quantize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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