Definition

A device that converts an analog signal into a digital signal by sampling it at specific intervals.

Example

The engineer used a quantizer to convert the audio signal into a digital format.

Conversation

Have you ever used a quantizer in your projects?

Yeah, I used one last week for audio processing.

That's cool! Did it improve the sound quality?

Definitely! The quantizer made everything much clearer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quantizer → It is formed from "quantum" (from Latin *quantus*, meaning how much) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "quantizer" refers to a device or process that converts a continuous range of values into a finite range of values, essentially determining how much of something is represented.

Memory Tip

Think of 'how much' ('quantum') being changed or converted by a device or process ('-izer'). This helps you remember that a quantizer is something that determines the amount or value of something.

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