interpolation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Interpolation' means filling in unknown values between known ones. It's like having the dots and connecting them with lines to make a complete picture.

Examples in Different Contexts

In computer graphics, interpolation is used to generate intermediate values between two data points to create smoother images or animations.

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The satellite images have some missing information. We'll need to find a solution for producing a complete map.

Response:

We can use image interpolation techniques to fill in the missing pixels and create a more complete image.

Academics

Scenario:

There's a gap in our data for the rocket flight. We'll need to estimate certain values based on our existing data points.

Response:

Let's perform linear interpolation to estimate the rocket's height at the missing time points.