"smoothstep" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From smooth + step. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|smooth|step}} smooth + step Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} smoothstep (uncountable)
  1. A family of sigmoid-like interpolation and clamping functions commonly used in computer graphics and game engines. Wikipedia link: smoothstep Tags: uncountable
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