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Sobel operator

Sobel operator noun: a discrete differentiation operator that computes an approximation of the gradient of the image intensity function, used in image processing and computer vision, particular for detecting edges.

Noun

Sobel operator (plural Sobel operators)

  1. A discrete differentiation operator that computes an approximation of the gradient of the image intensity function, used in image processing and computer vision, particular for detecting edges.

Synonyms of Sobel operator

Forms of Sobel operator

pluralSobel operators

Origin of Sobel operator

Based on the work of Irwin Sobel.

Questions about Sobel operator

What does Sobel operator mean?
Sobel operator means a discrete differentiation operator that computes an approximation of the gradient of the image intensity function, used in image processing and computer vision, particular for detecting edges.
What part of speech is Sobel operator?
Sobel operator is a noun.
What is the plural of Sobel operator?
The plural of Sobel operator is Sobel operators.

Words near Sobel operator in the dictionary

  1. Sobek
  2. Sobeks
  3. sobel
  4. Sobel filter
  5. Sobel filters
  6. Sobel operator
  7. Sobel operators
  8. Sobel sequence
  9. Sobel sequences
  10. Sobel test
  11. Sobel tests

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