quantize vs calculate

calculate vs quantize

quantize and calculate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quantize	No	No	Yes	No
calculate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of quantize; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than quantize:

quantize: 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
calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation

Other hypernyms of quantize include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.

quantize (verb)	calculate (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	make a mathematical calculation or computation
approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values	specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
	judge to be probable
	have faith or confidence in
	predict in advance
	keep an account of

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