How to Pronounce "extrapolating"
word
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
ek-STRAP-uh-lay-ting
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪtɪŋ
ek-strap-uh-LAY-ting
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STRAP-uh-lay-ting
UK
ek-strap-uh-LAY-ting
Listen in Context
She is extrapolating the results from last year's data.
By extrapolating, we can predict what might happen next.
The teacher is extrapolating from the test scores to understand the class's progress.
Aren't you just extrapolating based on one example?