Spline
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Spline can refer to:
- Spline (mechanical), a mating feature for rotating elements
- Spline (mathematics)Spline (mathematics)In mathematics, a spline is a sufficiently smooth piecewise-polynomial function. In interpolating problems, spline interpolation is often preferred to polynomial interpolation because it yields similar results, even when using low-degree polynomials, while avoiding Runge's phenomenon for higher...
, a mathematical function used for interpolation or smoothing - Smoothing splineSmoothing splineThe smoothing spline is a method of smoothing using a spline function.-Definition:Let ;x_1...
, a method of smoothing using a spline functionSpline (mathematics)In mathematics, a spline is a sufficiently smooth piecewise-polynomial function. In interpolating problems, spline interpolation is often preferred to polynomial interpolation because it yields similar results, even when using low-degree polynomials, while avoiding Runge's phenomenon for higher... - Flat splineFlat splineA spline or the more modern term flexible curve consists of a long strip fixed in position at a number of points that relaxes to form and hold a smooth curve passing through those points for the purpose of transferring that curve to another material....
, a device to draw curves - Spline drive, a type of screw drive
- Spline (alien beings)Spline (alien beings)The Spline are a fictional race of sentient space-faring creatures that appear in several of British author Stephen Baxter's Xeelee Sequence novels and short stories. They are typically described as fleshy spheres, encrusted with a variety of pods and orifices...
, fictional alien beings - Spline cord, a type of thin rubber cord used to secure a window screenWindow screenA window screen, insect screen or bug screen is a metal wire, fiberglass, or other synthetic fiber mesh, stretched in a frame of wood or metal, designed to cover the opening of an open window. Its primary purpose is to keep leaves, debris, insects, birds, and other animals from entering a building...
to its frame - Spline, otherwise known as Star fillerStar fillerStar filler is a type of plastic insert in CAT5 and CAT6 cable which separates the individual stranded pair sets from each other while inside of the cable. It dramatically increases the thickness and density of the cable but reduces cross-talk and is commonly used only in higher frequency CAT6E...
, is a type of plastic cable filler for CAT cable.