discretize.
To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.
Meaning & usage
To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.
To represent (any spectrum of reality) as a set of discrete categories or classes; to categorize (a spectral aspect of reality) by lumping together some of its finer distinctions.
A rainbow truly contains thousands of color values but can usually be discretized by human sentience into bands of primary and secondary colors.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English discrete Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English discretize From discrete + -ize.
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