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linearization

linearization

1 8.1
Finding a straight line close to a curve near a point to make math easier
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪniəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : linealización
  • We used linearization techniques to simplify our calculations and improve the accuracy of our results.
  • feedback linearization
  • regular feedback linearization
  • Taylor-series linearization

Examples

  • We first recall some results about the linearization of a (non-switched) non-linear system.

    Academic text (2010)
  • When k = 1, the linearization is called a single-input linearization.

    Academic text (2010)
  • OK, another version of this is linearization along a trajectory.

  • Well, you don't have to throw out linearization completely.

  • Now, if f() is unique, then the linearization problem becomes straightforward.

    Academic text (2010)
  • We applied Taylor series linearization methods for variance estimation as recommended.

    Academic text (2012)
  • We used Taylor-series linearization for variance estimation throughout.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The standard errors of the percentages were estimated using Taylor Series Linearization, a method that incorporates the sample design.

    Blog text (2)
  • To further adjust for survey design elements, the analyses used the Taylor series linearization method for variance estimation to account for the complex, multistage sampling design of the NHIS.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The linearization of the function made it much easier to analyze and solve the equation.

How Accurate

linearization
  • Specialized
1 8.1
approximation
22 4.4
estimate
370 2.6

Surface Forms

linearization singular

Morphology

linearization = linearize (semi-transparent) = line + ar + ize + ation

The word is built from line → linear → linearize → linearization, but the technical sense is only partly guessable for an average learner.

Etymology

Linearization comes from the Latin word linea 'line' and the endings -ize and -ation which mean 'to make' and 'a process'. So linearization is the process of making a curve or system like a straight line to make calculations easier.