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to extrapolate
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to estimate something using past experiences or known data
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to use existing data to make guesses about things that have not yet been observed
Example
Scientists often extrapolate data to make predictions about future climate patterns.
Economists use historical data to extrapolate potential impacts of policy changes on the market.
She was able to extrapolate the likely outcome of the experiment by analyzing similar studies.
We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.
By extrapolating from past sales figures, we can estimate the company's performance in the coming months.