extrapolate

Definition of Extrapolate in English :

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Verb

1. extrapolate, generalise, generalize, infer

draw from specific cases for more general cases

2. extrapolate, interpolate

estimate the value of

interpolate

3. extrapolate

gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Extrapolate

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verb

1. mathematics

to estimate (a value of a function or measurement) beyond the values already known, by the extension of a curve

Compare interpolate (sense 4)

2.

to infer (something not known) by using but not strictly deducing from the known facts

Extrapolate

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verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: exˈtrapoˌlated or exˈtrapoˌlating

1. Statistics

to estimate or infer (a value, quantity, etc. beyond the known range) on the basis of certain variables within the known range, from which the estimated value is assumed to follow

2.

to arrive at (conclusions or results) by hypothesizing from known facts or observations

3.

to speculate as to consequences on the basis of (known facts or observations)

Extrapolate

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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.

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