1. plural of linearization; the process or result of making something linear or arranging it in a line or sequence
Usage: technical; mathematics and computer science
2. in mathematics and physics, the approximation of a nonlinear function or system by a linear one, typically near a specific point
Usage: technical; mathematics and physics

Examples

• The algorithm produces multiple linearizations of the directed acyclic graph.
• Different linearizations of the same partial order can yield different computational results.
• Linearizations of the differential equations help engineers analyze system behavior near equilibrium.
• The study examined all possible linearizations of the complex network structure.
• Taylor series provide useful linearizations for nonlinear functions in calculus.