to interpolate
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8.7
- verb
- /ˌɪntərˈpoʊleɪt/
- Specialized
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interpolar
- To calculate the population for 2020, I will interpolate between the census data from 2010 and 2030.
- interpolated ozone
- interpolated curve
- interpolated ozone level
These AIS learn to recognize patterns and to interpolate and extrapolate from them.
- These AIS learn to recognize patterns and to interpolate and extrapolate from them.
- But then also it can start to interpolate how the human mind works in general based on how the human mind assembles language.
Examples
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To arrive at populations for an election year, I interpolate between decennial census figures.
Academic text (2018) -
These AIS learn to recognize patterns and to interpolate and extrapolate from them.
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Simple rule would be just just interpolate linearly between.
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The purpose of the reanalysis is to interpolate the data onto a uniform grid.
Blog text (25) -
We interpolated linearly between annual buyback data points to obtain a monthly buyback time series.
Academic text (2017) -
Using known values from previous years, scientists can interpolate the climate data for the upcoming years.
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The software allows users to interpolate missing values in a dataset based on surrounding data points.
Synonyms
3
6.5
To make a rough guess using a quick calculation when you lack exact information
To find a value between two numbers by mixing them
Antonyms
How Accurate
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2.8
- Specialized
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8.7
29
3.9
370
2.6
768
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
interpolate = inter + polate + ate
The idea of placing or estimating something 'between' is suggested by 'inter-', but because 'polate' is not a familiar standalone English root, the derivation to a numerical estimation is only partially transparent to learners.
Etymology
Interpolate comes from Latin parts inter- 'between' and polire 'to polish', which gives the picture of putting something between two things. So in maths or data work, to interpolate is to 'insert' an estimated value between two known values.