To extrapolate
Example: They extrapolate trends from existing data
Definition
"To extrapolate" means to infer or estimate unknown values or trends by extending or projecting information from known data beyond the original observation range, often used in analysis to predict future outcomes or fill gaps in information.
Etymology
The word "to extrapolate" comes from the Latin prefix 'extra-' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond' and the Latin root 'polare,' related to 'politus,' meaning 'to polish' or 'refine.' It entered English in the 19th century, originally used in scientific and mathematical contexts to describe extending data beyond measured points.
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"To extrapolate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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