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extrapolate

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ex·trap·o·late  (k-strp-lt)
v. ex·trap·o·lat·ed, ex·trap·o·lat·ing, ex·trap·o·lates
v.tr.
1. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.
2. Mathematics To estimate (a value of a variable outside a known range) from values within a known range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known values.
v.intr.
To engage in the process of extrapolating.

[extra- + (inter)polate.]

ex·trapo·lation n.
ex·trapo·lative adj.
ex·trapo·lator n.

extrapolate [iks-trap-a-late]
Verb
[-lating, -lated]
1. to infer something not known from the known facts, using logic and reason
2. Maths to estimate the value of a function or measurement beyond the known values, by the extension of a curve [extra- + -polate, as in interpolate]
extrapolation n

extrapolate  (k-strp-lt)
To estimate the value of a quantity that falls outside the range in which its values are known.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.extrapolate - draw from specific cases for more general cases
conclude, reason, reason out - decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; "We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house"
overgeneralise, overgeneralize - draw too general a conclusion; "It is dangerous to overgeneralize"
universalise, universalize - make universal; "This author's stories universalize old themes"
2.extrapolate - estimate the value of
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
3.extrapolate - gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
logical system, system of logic, logic - a system of reasoning
deduce, derive, infer, deduct - reason by deduction; establish by deduction

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