Interpolate
(verb)
- To insert (something) between other things or parts.
- To estimate or calculate an unknown value within a range of known values by using a mathematical formula or a set of similar data.
Origin:
This word comes from the latin word interpolat, which means "to insert", formed by inter meaning "between" and polire meaning "to polish".
Examples:
- The scientist interpolated the missing data to complete the study.
- The artist interpolated new colors into the painting.
- The researcher interpolated the missing value using a mathematical formula.
- The software interpolated the missing pixels to improve the image quality.
- The musician interpolated new notes into the melody.