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Meaning of interpolation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

interpolation

Pronunciation:/ɪnˌtɜː(ɹ)pəˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.

  2. The process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.

  3. The process of including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program; see interpolate.

  4. That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious.