extrapolation
US /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
외삽, 추정
the action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends or facts will continue or apply to an unknown situation
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The report's conclusions were based on an extrapolation of current data.
보고서의 결론은 현재 데이터의 외삽에 기반을 두었다.
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It's a reasonable extrapolation given the circumstances.
상황을 고려할 때 합리적인 외삽이다.