Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
timestep
noun
/ˈtaɪmˌstɛp/
Definition
A specific interval of time used in simulations or calculations.
Examples
- In the climate model, each timestep represents one hour of simulation.
- The animation was computed with a timestep of 0.1 seconds, ensuring smooth movement.
- Increasing the timestep can significantly speed up the simulation but may reduce accuracy.
Meaning
In computational contexts, a timestep refers to the duration between successive updates in a simulation model or the slices of time in numerical calculations.
Synonyms
- interval
- time step
- time interval
