Meaning of the word extrapolation in English
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extrapolation
US /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends or facts will continue or apply to an unknown situation
Example:
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The report's conclusions were based on an extrapolation of current data.
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It's a reasonable extrapolation given the circumstances.
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