quantize

动词 quantize:

1. approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
   同义词：quantise
2. apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor
   同义词：quantise

quan.tize

v.tr.（及物动词）
quan.tized,quan.tiz.ing,quan.tiz.es 【物理学】
To limit the possible values of (a magnitude or quantity) to a discrete set of values by quantum mechanical rules.
使量子化：用量子力学的规则限制（某个量或量值）的可能值
To apply quantum mechanics or the quantum theory to.
将量子力学或量子论应用于…

【引伸】
quan.tiza.tion