Interpolation
(noun)
- The act or process of inserting or introducing something between other things or parts.
- The calculation of a value between two known values in a sequence or table of values.
Origin:
Late latin interpolatio, from latin interpolare to renew, restore, from inter- + polare to polish, restore.
Examples:
- The singer's interpolation of a few lines from a different song was met with cheers from the audience.
- The interpolation of the missing data allowed the researchers to complete their analysis.
- The scientist used interpolation to estimate the temperature at the surface of the planet.
- The interpolation of new notes between the existing ones improved the melody.
- The interpolation of a new scene into the movie required reshoots and special effects.