— quantization , n.
/kwon"tuyz/ , v.t., quantized, quantizing .
1. Math. , Physics. to restrict (a variable quantity) to discrete values rather than to a continuous set of values.
2. Physics. to change the description of (a physical system) from classical to quantum-mechanical, usually resulting in discrete values for observable quantities, as energy or angular momentum.
Also, esp. Brit., quantise .
[ 1920-25; QUANT(UM) + -IZE ]