Discretization

/ˌdɪskrɪtəˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of transforming continuous variables or functions into discrete counterparts.
    The discretization of the data allowed for digital analysis.

Commentary

Term commonly used in legal contexts involving data privacy and algorithmic decision-making to clarify data handling methods.

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