interpolate
[ɪnˈtɜːrpəleɪt]
verb
interpolar
1. To insert or introduce something into the middle of a text, conversation, or sequence
He interpolated several new paragraphs into the original manuscript.
Ele interpolou vários parágrafos novos no manuscrito original.
2. In mathematics and computer science, to estimate a value within a known sequence or data set
The software will interpolate missing data points to complete the graph.
O software interpolará os pontos de dados faltantes para completar o gráfico.
3. To insert words or passages into a text, often altering the original meaning
Scholars discovered that ancient texts had been interpolated over centuries.
Estudiosos descobriram que textos antigos foram interpolados ao longo dos séculos.
The term 'interpolate' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In mathematics and data science, it's a standard technical term. In historical and textual analysis, it refers to the practice of scholars detecting alterations or additions to original texts, which is common in classical and biblical studies.
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