Definitions for extrapolate
ɪkˈstræp əˌleɪtex·trap·o·late

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1. generalize, generalise, extrapolate, inferverb

   draw from specific cases for more general cases

2. interpolate, extrapolateverb

   estimate the value of

3. extrapolateverb

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

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1. extrapolateverb

   To infer by extending known information.

2. extrapolateverb

   To estimate the value of a variable outside a known range from values within that range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known ones

3. Etymology: From extra + (inter)polate

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1. extrapolate

   In mathematics, extrapolation is a type of estimation, beyond the original observation range, of the value of a variable on the basis of its relationship with another variable. It is similar to interpolation, which produces estimates between known observations, but extrapolation is subject to greater uncertainty and a higher risk of producing meaningless results. Extrapolation may also mean extension of a method, assuming similar methods will be applicable. Extrapolation may also apply to human experience to project, extend, or expand known experience into an area not known or previously experienced so as to arrive at a (usually conjectural) knowledge of the unknown (e.g. a driver extrapolates road conditions beyond his sight while driving). The extrapolation method can be applied in the interior reconstruction problem.

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1. extrapolate

   Extrapolate is the process of estimating or predicting unknown information by extending or projecting from known data or trends. This method often involves the use of statistical techniques, mathematical models, or assumptions to forecast future outcomes or behaviors based on existing observations. However, the accuracy of extrapolation may decrease when it goes beyond the range of the available data.

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1. • Calculate
   • Conclude
   • Infer
   • Logic
   • Mathematics

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How to say extrapolate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of extrapolate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of extrapolate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of extrapolate in a Sentence

1. Luis Elizondo:

   The many theories that are arising today make it quite clear that we humans are a resilient, curious species, we have a fundamental desire to understand the complexity of our conscious experience and to extrapolate objective truths that can lead us toward a new renaissance.

2. Scott Perry:

   I think Texas Rep. Pete Sessions can extrapolate.

3. Mihir Desai:

   Ford Foundation's critical to consider the totality of Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans if one is to assess the racial impacts of Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans, it would be unwise to extrapolate from an analysis of savings preferences to the whole tax system.

4. Roger McClellan:

   EPA is trying to extrapolate adult clinical test results involving ozone to populations with asthma, and younger populations, i don’t think there is wide agreement today that ozone causes asthma, though it does trigger asthmatic attacks. We have to be mindful that the respiration in these tests is probably greater than on most playgrounds.

5. Craig Cooning:

   There doesn't seem to be a common core or thread that runs through it, The critical thing is to find our niche and extrapolate and exploit it ... We're not going to do everything, soup to nuts.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Extrapolate
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extrapolate
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