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Extrapolation
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(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
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the act of using known facts or existing trends in order to conclude or estimate something assuming that the current trends or facts will remain relevant
extrapolation
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extrapolate
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Example
The project's success was gauged through extrapolation of early performance metrics.
The software used extrapolation to estimate future traffic patterns for urban planning.
Extrapolation from historical trends helped the researcher estimate future population growth.
The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate changes based on current data.
The financial analyst relied on extrapolation to forecast next quarter’s sales.
