"quantizer" meaning in All languages combined

See quantizer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: quantizers [plural]
Etymology: From quantize + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|quantize|er|id2=agent noun}} quantize + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} quantizer (plural quantizers)
  1. An electronic device that samples a varying quantity (e.g. a waveform) and generates a digital response Related terms: quantization

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Alternative forms

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