The plain-English version
Representing a continuous quantity or equation using finite points, intervals, or elements.
Why it matters
It makes a continuous model computable while introducing approximation choices.
Let’s make it click
A heat model represents a rod using a finite set of spatial cells.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
Changing grid spacing can change results; inspect convergence instead of treating one chosen resolution as an exact representation.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Supported: Discretization approximates continuous models with finite grids/elements and requires resolution checks.