Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

convolve

verb

/kənˈvɒlv/

Definition

To apply the mathematical operation of convolution to a function or a set of data.

Examples

To analyze the data, we need to convolve the signal with the filter.
In image processing, we convolve the image with a kernel to apply effects like blurring or sharpening.
Researchers often convolve the observed data to better understand the underlying trends.

Meaning

In a more general sense, to combine or interact with in a way that modifies or influences the overall outcome, often used in fields such as mathematics, signal processing, and statistics.