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Fuzzification and defuzzification are two fundamental processes within fuzzy logic systems. Fuzzification is the initial step where crisp, precise input values are converted into fuzzy sets. Instead of a sharp boundary, a crisp input is assigned a degree of membership to one or more fuzzy sets, each representing a linguistic term like "low," "medium," or "high." This process allows for the representation of uncertainty and vagueness inherent in real-world data.

Defuzzification, on the other hand, is the reverse process. It takes the fuzzy output of a fuzzy inference system, which is typically a fuzzy set representing a linguistic conclusion, and converts it back into a single crisp, numerical value. This crisp output is then used to control a system or make a decision. Various defuzzification methods exist, each with its own approach to determining the representative crisp value from the fuzzy output set. Common methods include the centroid method, the mean of maximum method, and the smallest of maximum method. Together, fuzzification and defuzzification enable fuzzy logic systems to bridge the gap between human-like reasoning and precise computational processing.