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Meaning of discretize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.
    transitive
  2. To represent (any spectrum of reality) as a set of discrete categories or classes; to categorize (a spectral aspect of reality) by lumping together some of its finer distinctions.
    broadly, transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch diskretisieren
Français discrétiser
Italiano discretizzare
Nederlands discretiseren
Svenska diskretisera

Examples

“A rainbow truly contains thousands of color values but can usually be discretized by human sentience into bands of primary and secondary colors.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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