Quantized
adjective
To have been restricted to a discrete set of values rather than a continuous range.
The energy levels of electrons in an atom are quantized.
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Formal
quantized energy, quantized levels, quantized data
adjective
Divided into segments or specific units.
In the new digital format, the images are quantized into smaller pieces.
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Neutral
quantized signal, quantized values
adjective
To have been restricted to a discrete set of values rather than a continuous range.
The energy levels of electrons in an atom are quantized.
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Formal
quantized energy, quantized levels, quantized data
adjective
Divided into segments or specific units.
In the new digital format, the images are quantized into smaller pieces.
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Neutral
quantized signal, quantized values
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
In scientific contexts, be precise when describing quantization.
Electrons in atoms are quantized in their energy levels.
Pro Tip 2/3Computational Context
In computing, data is often quantized for efficiency.
Audio signals are quantized before digital processing.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Do not confuse quantized with continuous; they represent different concepts.
Understanding quantized aspects requires grasping the idea of limitations.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
In scientific contexts, be precise when describing quantization.
Electrons in atoms are quantized in their energy levels.
Pro Tip 2/3Computational Context
In computing, data is often quantized for efficiency.
Audio signals are quantized before digital processing.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Do not confuse quantized with continuous; they represent different concepts.
Understanding quantized aspects requires grasping the idea of limitations.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
In scientific contexts, be precise when describing quantization.
Electrons in atoms are quantized in their energy levels.
Pro Tip 2/3Computational Context
In computing, data is often quantized for efficiency.
Audio signals are quantized before digital processing.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconceptions
Do not confuse quantized with continuous; they represent different concepts.
Understanding quantized aspects requires grasping the idea of limitations.
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