How to Pronounce "extrapolating"

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Definition

Using known information to guess or predict something about a situation or data that you do not have direct evidence for. Common in science, statistics, and discussion to make educated guesses about the future or unknowns.

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He's extrapolating from a small sample, so the conclusion may not be reliable.

She is extrapolating the results from last year's data.

By extrapolating, we can predict what might happen next.

We're extrapolating a lot when we say sales will double next year.