extrapolate
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British pronunciation
/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "extrapolate"in English

to extrapolate
01

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

Transitive: to extrapolate an outcome
to extrapolate definition and meaning
example
Examples
We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.
02

to use existing yet insufficient data to make guesses about things that have not yet been observed

Transitive: to extrapolate sth
example
Examples
She extrapolated the character ’s backstory from hints in the novel.
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