What is another word for apodization?
Pronunciation: [ɐpˌɒda͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Apodization generally refers to the gradual reduction or suppression of an optical or other signal at its edges. There are several synonyms for apodization, and some of them include tapering, smoothing, attenuation, and edge-blurring. Tapering is the process of gradually reducing the intensity of a signal. Smoothing typically refers to the gradual reduction of noise or other unwanted fluctuations in a signal. Attenuation is the process of reducing the signal's intensity or amplitude. Edge-blurring involves softening the outer edges of a signal, usually via the application of a filter or other processing technique. Overall, these synonyms describe the same general concept of reducing or suppressing a signal at its edges.
