What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quantized
Example
The energy levels of an atom are quantized. [quantized: adjective]
Example
The signal was quantized into 8-bit samples. [quantized: verb]
discrete
Example
The population was divided into discrete age groups. [discrete: adjective]
Example
The data was collected at discrete time intervals. [discrete: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Discrete is more commonly used than quantized in everyday language, as it has a wider range of applications and a more general connotation. Quantized is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between quantized and discrete?
Both quantized and discrete are technical terms and are therefore more formal than everyday language. However, quantized is more technical and precise, and is therefore more formal than discrete.
