Meaning of the word extrapolate in English
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extrapolate
US /ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
UK /ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
Verb
1.
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends or observations will continue or apply
Example:
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We can extrapolate the results to the entire population.
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It's difficult to extrapolate future trends from limited data.
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