quantize

quan·tize

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwon-tahyz]
- /ˈkwɒn taɪz/
- /ˈkwɒntɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwon-tahyz]
- /ˈkwɒn taɪz/

Definitions of quantize word

verb with object quantize Mathematics, Physics. to restrict (a variable quantity) to discrete values rather than to a continuous set of values. 1
verb with object quantize Physics. to change the description of (a physical system) from classical to quantum-mechanical, usually resulting in discrete values for observable quantities, as energy or angular momentum. 1
noun quantize Apply quantum theory to, especially form into quanta, in particular restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes. 1
verb quantize to restrict (a physical quantity) to one of a set of values characterized by quantum numbers 0
verb quantize to limit (a variable) to values that are integral multiples of a basic unit 0
verb transitive quantize to express in multiples of a basic unit 0

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Origin of quantize

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; quant(um) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Quantize

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quantize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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