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quantization

 

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Noun quantization has 1 sense
  1. quantization, quantisation - the act of dividing into quanta or expressing in terms of quantum theory
    --1 is a kind of division
    Derived forms: verb quantize1, verb quantize2

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Quantization

Definition:

Quantization refers to the process of discretizing continuous values or data into a finite set of values, typically represented by integers or levels.

Examples:

As a noun (Mathematics):

  1. The quantization of a continuous wavefunction results in a discrete set of energy levels in quantum mechanics.
  2. Quantization is a fundamental concept in digital signal processing.

As a noun (Electronics):

  1. In audio engineering, quantization is used to transform analog audio signals into digital representations.
  2. The quantization error can affect the fidelity of the reconstructed analog signal.

As a noun (Music):

  1. Quantization is an essential technique used in music production to align notes to a specific rhythmic grid.
  2. Applying strict quantization to a drum track can result in a robotic rhythm pattern.

As a noun (Physics):

  1. The quantization of certain physical properties is a key concept in quantum field theory.
  2. Quantization of electric charge is observed in the discrete nature of elementary particles.

As a noun (Computer Science):

  1. In computer graphics, quantization helps reduce the number of colors in an image to optimize storage space.
  2. Quantization is also used in video compression algorithms to reduce file sizes while preserving perceptual quality.

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