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Verb: extrapolate  ik'stra-pu,leyt
  1. Draw from specific cases for more general cases
    - generalize, generalise [Brit], infer
     
  2. (logic) gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
     
  3. (mathematics) estimate the value of a function, or extend a curve or graph, outside the measured or known range by fitting trends in the data

Derived forms: extrapolating, extrapolates, extrapolated

Type of: conclude, deduce, deduct, derive, infer, reason, reason out

Encyclopedia: Extrapolate

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