How to Pronounce "extrapolate"
word
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪt
ek-STRAP-uh-layt
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt
ek-strap-uh-LAYT
Definition
To estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information to an unknown situation, usually based on existing trends or patterns.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪt
British English
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STRAP-uh-layt
UK
ek-strap-uh-LAYT
Listen in Context
Scientists extrapolate future climate patterns from current data.
You can extrapolate the result for a larger group based on this survey.
It is risky to extrapolate too much from only a few examples.
Can we really extrapolate these findings to the whole population?