interpolation

• Nom désignant l'action d'insérer un commentaire ou un passage dans un discours ou un texte, ou le processus mathématique consistant à estimer une valeur inconnue entre deux valeurs connues sur une échelle ou une fonction.

A noun referring to the act of inserting a remark or message into a discourse, or the mathematical process of estimating an unknown value between two known values on a scale or function.

1. Inserted messageB2formal

   A spoken or written message that is introduced or inserted into a conversation or text.

   Interpolation (message inséré)

   • The editor added an interpolation to clarify the author's point.
   • His speech was full of unnecessary interpolations.
   • The manuscript contained several interpolations by a later scribe.

   Synonymesadditionasideinsertioninterjectionparenthesis

2. Mathematical calculationC1formalscientific

   A method of estimating the value of a function between two known values.

   Interpolation (mathématiques)

   • The engineer used linear interpolation to estimate the missing data point.
   • Interpolation is a common technique in numerical analysis.
   • The software performs interpolation to smooth the curve.

   Synonymesapproximationestimation

   Antonymesextrapolation

3. Interruption or interjectionB2formal

   The act of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts a process or conversation.

   Interpolation (action d'interrompre)

   • His constant interpolation during the meeting annoyed everyone.
   • The judge warned the lawyer against further interpolation.
   • The interpolation of a new clause disrupted the negotiation.

   Synonymesinterjectioninterpositioninterruption