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linearization

linearization

1 8.0
Putting items into a single order like words in a sentence or information in a list
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪniəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: linealización
  • In computer science, linearization helps to organize a program's operations in a sequential manner.

Examples

  • The linearization of the data made it easier to analyze the trends over time.

  • The linearization of the left hand side integral here results into these three integrals.

  • The linearization process allowed the engineers to simplify the model before further testing.

Synonyms

seriation
vslinearization
1 8.2

Putting things in a certain order by time, size, or other features

is focused on making a single linear sequence for storage or processing
reordination
vslinearization
8.7

Putting things back in the correct order

is about creating a linear sequence for storage or processing rather than fixing order

How Ordered

linearization
  • Specialized
1 8.0
ordering
10 2.7
sequence
342 3.2

Surface Forms

linearization singular
linearizations plural

Morphology

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

The word is built from line → linear → linearize → linearization, and the sense of making something linear is fairly clear but still technical.

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 putting things into a single line or order so they can be stored, processed, or read more easily.