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1. (v.t.) extrapolate
to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture.
2. extrapolate
to estimate (the value of a statistical variable) outside the tabulated or observed range.
3. extrapolate
Math. to estimate (a function that is known over a range of values of its independent variable) to values outside the known range.
4. (v.i.) extrapolate
to perform extrapolation.
Etymology: (1825–35; extra - + (inter )polate)
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1. (verb) generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer
draw from specific cases for more general cases
2. (verb) interpolate, extrapolate
estimate the value of
3. (verb) extrapolate
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
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