Word
extrapolate
to estimate or predict something by using known facts or data and extending them beyond what is directly observed
Meanings
to estimate or predict something by using known facts or data and extending them beyond what is directly observed
to form a general idea or conclusion by using specific examples as a starting point
Examples
- From the first two weeks of results, I extrapolated how long the project might take.
- She tried to extrapolate a broader lesson from a few customer complaints.
- They extrapolated the trend on the chart to predict what would happen next month.
More verbs
- analyze To examine something carefully in order to understand it or explain it.
- scrutinize To scrutinize something is to examine it very carefully and in detail.
- affect To affect something is to influence it or cause it to change.
- allude To allude means to mention or suggest something indirectly without saying it clearly.
- elude To elude someone or something is to avoid being caught, understood, or remembered.