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1. Draw from specific cases for more general cases
   - generalize, generalise [Brit], infer
    
2. Estimate the value of
   - interpolate
    
3. Gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating

Derived forms: extrapolates, extrapolating, extrapolated

See also: extrapolation

Type of: calculate, cipher, compute, conclude, cypher, deduce, deduct, derive, figure [N. Amer], infer, reason, reason out, reckon, work out

Encyclopedia: Extrapolate