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convolve Definition

con·volve (kən välv′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb convolved -·volved′, convolving -·volv′·ing

to roll, coil, or twist together

Etymology: L convolvere, to roll together < com-, together + volvere, to roll: see walk

convolve Usage Examples

Object

  • image: A common method for smoothing an image is to convolve the image with some Point Spread Function.