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Interpolation vs Bicubic - What's the difference?

interpolation | bicubic |

As a noun interpolation

is interpolation.

As an adjective bicubic is

of or pertaining to interpolation in two dimensions using cubic splines or other polynomials (technique for sharpening enlargements of digital images) .

interpolation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (music) An abrupt change in elements, with continuation of the first idea.
  • (mathematics, science) the process of estimating the value of a function at a point from its values at nearby points.
  • (computing) The process of including and processing externally-fetched data in a document or program; see interpolate.
  • That which is introduced or inserted, especially something foreign or spurious.
    • Bentley wrote a letter upon the scriptural glosses in our present copies of Hesychius, which he considered interpolations from a later hand. — De Quincey.

    Related terms

    * interpolate

    Synonyms

    * (including and processing externally-fetched data) transclusion

    bicubic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to interpolation in two dimensions using cubic splines or other polynomials (technique for sharpening enlargements of digital images) .