What does "discretize" mean?

To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation.

What is a synonym for "discretize"?

Common synonyms include: bin, binned, binning, box method, grids, lattices.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To convert (a continuous space) into an equivalent discrete space, often for the purposes of easier calculation. transitive
2
To represent (any spectrum of reality) as a set of discrete categories or classes; to categorize (a spectral aspect of reality) by lumping together some of its finer distinctions. broadly, transitive
"A rainbow truly contains thousands of color values but can usually be discretized by human sentience into bands of primary and secondary colors."

"A rainbow truly contains thousands of color values but can usually be discretized by human sentience into bands of primary and secondary colors."

From discrete + -ize.