Interpolation

Noun

 * 1)  An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
 * 2)  the process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.
 * 3)  The process of including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program; see interpolate.

Related terms

 * interpolate

Synonyms
including and processing externally-fetched data
 * transclusion

Thesaurus
addition, affix, allonge, appendix, approximation, aside, cadenza, coda, codicil, commentary, differentiation, division, embedment, enclitic, entrance, envoi, epilogue, episode, equation, evolution, extempore, extrapolation, flourish, graft, grafting, hot lick, impaction, impactment, implantation, impromptu, improvisation, infix, infixion, infusion, injection, inoculation, insert, insertion, insinuation, integration, intercalation, interjection, interlineation, interlocution, introduction, intromission, inversion, involution, lick, marginalia, multiplication, notation, note, obiter dictum, parenthesis, penetration, perfusion, postscript, practice, prefix, proclitic, proportion, reduction, remark, rider, riff, scholia, side remark, subtraction, suffix, tail, tessellation, tossing-in, transformation, transplant, transplantation, vamp

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 插值
 * Czech:
 * Dutch: interpolatie (2)
 * Finnish:
 * German: Interpolation (2)
 * Hungarian: interpoláció


 * Italian:
 * Japanese: 内挿, 補間
 * Swedish: interpolation (2)