interpolate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

To 'interpolate' is to find missing values in a sequence, equivalent to filling in the blanks. It's like fixing a broken chain by inserting a missing link.

Examples in Different Contexts

In narrative design, 'interpolate' can refer to the integration of new scenes to enhance a story. An editor might say, 'We should interpolate more backstory for the character to deepen the audience's understanding.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The reading of the rainfall pattern has gaps. We should ascertain the trend in rainfall across the entire region.

Response:

Collecting data from various weather stations, we could interpolate to predict the rainfall pattern for those gaps.

Tech

Scenario:

The image data for some pixels is corrupted. We might require a technique to regain the lost color details.

Response:

With pixel interpolation, we can recover the missing color information of those corrupted pixels.