The process of approximating a continuous signal by a set of discrete symbols or integer values.

What do you mean by quantization in physics?

In physics, quantization (in British English quantisation) is the systematic transition procedure from a classical understanding of physical phenomena to a newer understanding known as quantum mechanics. It is a procedure for constructing quantum mechanics from classical mechanics.

What is meant by quantization in chemistry?

Quantized: In quantum mechanics, the concept that a system cannot have any possible energy value but instead is limited to certain specific energy values (states). ... In NMR spectroscopy, the proton nuclear spin state is quantized.