linear interpolation

American

[lin-ee-er in-tur-puh-lay-shuhn] / ˈlɪn i ər ɪnˌtɜr pəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

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

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linear interpolation

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

From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2014

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