What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subsampling
Example
The audio file was subsampled to reduce its size. [subsampling: verb]
Example
We used subsampling to select a representative sample of the data. [subsampling: noun]
decimation
Example
The signal was decimated to reduce its bandwidth. [decimated: verb]
Example
We applied decimation to the data to reduce its storage requirements. [decimation: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subsampling is more commonly used in machine learning and image processing, while decimation is more commonly used in signal processing and digital signal processing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between subsampling and decimation?
Both subsampling and decimation are technical terms used in specialized fields, and are therefore more formal in tone.
