Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interpolation
Noun
/ˌɪntərpəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
The process of estimating unknown values that fall between known values in a sequence or data set.
Examples
- In data analysis, interpolation can help to fill in missing values.
- The mathematician demonstrated interpolation to estimate the height of a plant at an unmeasured time.
- Using interpolation, we can predict trends in the stock market based on historical data.
Meaning
Interpolation is mainly used in mathematics and statistics to create new data points based on existing data.
Synonyms
- Estimation
- Intercession
- Insertion
