linear interpolation

[lin-ee-er in-tur-puh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. a mathematical operation that determines the value of points along a straight line between two given points.

Example Sentences

Using linear interpolation, Google figured that the wind at 60,000 feet would be blowing south-southeast at 25 mph.

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Profiles are retrieved only at discrete pressure levels and are shown here using a linear interpolation between retrieved levels.

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Quasi-acronym for Linear Interpolation, used as a    verb or noun for the operation.

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