quanti'zation
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quantize or quantise (ˈkwɒntaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | physics to restrict (a physical quantity) to one of a set of values characterized by quantum numbers |
| 2. | maths to limit (a variable) to values that are integral multiples of a basic unit |
| quantise or quantise | |
| —vb | |
| quanti'zation or quantise | |
| —n | |
| quanti'sation or quantise | |
| —n | |
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Quanti'zation
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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