Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deconvolution

Noun
/ˌdiː.kənˈvʌl.ʃən/
Definition
Deconvolution is the process of reversing the effects of convolution on recorded data.
Examples
  • The scientists applied deconvolution techniques to improve the clarity of the images.
  • In mathematical terms, deconvolution helps to isolate the signal from the noise.
  • The algorithm utilized deconvolution to enhance the resolution of the scanned documents.
Meaning
It is often used in signal processing and image analysis to retrieve or reconstruct the original signal or image from a blurred or distorted version.
Synonyms
  • Inverse convolution
  • Unfolding
  • Decompression