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quantize vs approximate

approximate vs quantize

quantize is not an adjective while approximate is an adjective.

quantize and approximate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quantize No No Yes No
approximate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, approximate is a hypernym of quantize; that is, approximate is a word with a broader meaning than quantize:
  • quantize: approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
  • approximate: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
Other hypernyms of quantize include estimate, gauge, guess, judge.
quantize (adjective) approximate (adjective)
located close together
very close in resemblance
not quite exact or correct
quantize (verb) approximate (verb)
apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values be close or similar
Difference between quantize and approximate

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