Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive, intransitive) To introduce (something) between other things; especially to insert (possibly spurious) words into a text.
2. (mathematics) To estimate the value of a function between two tabulated points.
3. (computing) During the course of processing some data, and in response to a directive in that data, to fetch data from a different source and process it in-line along with the original data.

Example Sentences

in verse 74, the second line is clearly interpolated, probably by some unknown medieval scribe

When interpolating an explanatory gloss, please enclose it in square brackets to make clear that it is interpolated.

A macro is invoked in the same way as a request; a control line beginning .xx will interpolate the contents of macro xx.

Word Forms

• interpolates
• interpolating
• interpolated

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When Should You Use Interpolate?

Use interpolate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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