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interpolation

noun
/ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.

Example Sentences

The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.

Synonyms

insertion, addition, estimation, calculation

Antonyms

removal, deletion, omission

Collocations

linear interpolation, data interpolation, interpolation method

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