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quantize — (Amer.) quan·tize || kwÉ‘ntaɪz / kwÉ’ v. restrict a variable to a specific set of values, form into quanta (Physics); subdivide into small but measurable units; express in terms of quantum mechanics (also quantise) … English contemporary dictionary
quantize — [kwän′tīz΄] vt. quantized, quantizing [< QUANTUM + IZE] 1. Math. to express in multiples of a basic unit 2. a) Physics to limit (an observable quantity) to multiples of some small, indivisible unit, as a quantum b) … English World dictionary
quantize — transitive verb (quantized; quantizing) Etymology: quantum Date: 1922 1. to subdivide (as energy) into small but measurable increments 2. to calculate or express in terms of quantum mechanics • quantization noun • quantizer noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
quantize — quantization, n. /kwon tuyz/, v.t., quantized, quantizing. 1. Math., Physics. to restrict (a variable quantity) to discrete values rather than to a continuous set of values. 2. Physics. to change the description of (a physical system) from… … Universalium
quantize — verb a) To limit the number of possible values of a quantity, or states of a system, by applying the rules of quantum mechanics b) To approximate a … Wiktionary
quantize — To convert an asset or liability into a currency other than the regular trading currency. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary … Financial and business terms
quantize — or quantise verb 1》 Physics form into quanta; make subject to quantum theory. 2》 Electronics approximate (a continuously varying signal) by one whose amplitude is restricted to prescribed values. Derivatives quantization noun quantizer noun … English new terms dictionary
quantize — quan·tize … English syllables
quantize — quan•tize [[t]ˈkwɒn taɪz[/t]] v. t. tized, tiz•ing 1) phs math. 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) … From formal English to slang
quantize — v.tr. (also ise) 1 form into quanta. 2 apply quantum mechanics to. Derivatives: quantization n … Useful english dictionary
