interpolation
noun
in·ter·po·la·tion
in-ˌtər-pə-ˈlā-shən 
plural interpolations
1
a
: an act of interpolating something or the state of being interpolated : the introduction or insertion of something spurious or foreign
… versions disfigured by the frequent and substantial interpolation of freely invented matter …—
Bernard Knox
Bernard Knox
b
: something that is introduced or inserted : an insertion or addition
How can such interpolations be identified, and what literary processes led to these additions?—Jan Nattier
Jan Nattier2
: the process of calculating an approximate value based on values that are already known
The age of tephras that were not directly dated was estimated by linear interpolation from the calibrated date.—Richard J. Payne and Jeffrey J. Blackford
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Beyond direct interpolations, the track’s introspective yet celebratory tone continues to influence music across genres, solidifying its place as a timeless masterpiece.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
In particular, the simple interpolation strategy between various postures is successful when combined with soft fingertips, with or without force con- trol, but fails with hard fingertips.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2016
The phone also features Frame Plus for frame interpolation and AI Super Resolution for enhanced graphics, both of which work well.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
When com- bining the interpolation control with a force control strategy, bigger errors in defining the posture and object size are possible, without deforming or dropping the object, and the resultant force is lower.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2016
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Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
In particular, the simple interpolation strategy between various postures is successful when combined with soft fingertips, with or without force con- trol, but fails with hard fingertips.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2016
The phone also features Frame Plus for frame interpolation and AI Super Resolution for enhanced graphics, both of which work well.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
When com- bining the interpolation control with a force control strategy, bigger errors in defining the posture and object size are possible, without deforming or dropping the object, and the resultant force is lower.
—Erico Guizzo, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2016
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“Interpolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpolation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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