Extrapolate

What do we mean by extrapolate?

To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information. intransitive verb

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. intransitive verb

To engage in the process of extrapolating. intransitive verb

In mathematics and astronomy, to determine (a value or quantity) by carrying out an empirical formula beyond the limits of the data from which the formula has been deduced. The results are usually more or less doubtful. See interpolate.

To infer by extending known information. verb

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 verb

Estimate the value of verb

Draw from specific cases for more general cases verb

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

To infer by extending known information.

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

Words that are spelled similarly to extrapolate:
extrapolate, extrapolated, extrapolates, extrapolative, extrapolator.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word extrapolate:
trends, predict, observations, parameters, particle, findings, sample, theoretical, experimental, humans, data, zero, principles, scale, planet, obtain, results, future, likely, effects, behavior, ideas, temperature, functions, past, values, motion, information, methods, knowledge, larger, possible, studies, beyond, example, method, sources, environmental, function, models, rate, evidence.

Words that rhyme with extrapolate:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective extrapolate:
data, trends.

Words that sound like extrapolate:
extrapolate, extrapolating, extrapolated, exstipulate, extirpate, extrapolation, extra point, sextuplet, estrapade, scrappily.