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quantise

vb. (label en British spelling) (alternative spelling of quantize English)

WordNet
quantise
  1. v. telecommunications: approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values [syn: quantize]

  2. 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; "Quantize gravity" [syn: quantize]

Usage examples of "quantise".

Gisela said, “In about two hours we should be able to detect quantised phase in the experimental beams.

The phase is quantised, but the steps aren't equal — or even random, like the Santini model.