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interpolation The process of determining intermediate values between given values in accordance with some known or assumed rate or system of change. Linear interpolation assumes that changes of tabulated values are proportional to changes in entering arguments. Interpolation is designated as single, double, or triple as there are one, two, or three arguments or variables, respectively. The extension of the process of interpolation beyond the limits of known values is called extrapolation.

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