1. (physics) of or relating to a quantum or capable of existing in only one of two states
   "quantized behaviour is observed at the atomic level";
   - quantal, quantised [Brit]

1. (telecommunication) approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
   "They quantized the analog signal for digital transmission";
   - quantise [Brit]
    
2. (physics) 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
   "Quantize gravity";
   - quantise [Brit]

Type of: approximate, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, estimate, figure [N. Amer], gauge, judge, reckon, work out

Encyclopedia: Quantized