Extrapolation

/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ɛkˌstɹæpəˈɫeɪʃən/

[noun]

Extrapolation

[NOUN]

(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values

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

Examples

1. And usually, in economics, extrapolation works.

2. They were extrapolations.

3. The Adam Ruins Everything character is an extrapolation of myself.

4. Extrapolation is the way we've done it.