How to Pronounce "extrapolated"
word
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪtɪd
ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪtɪd
ek-strap-uh-LAY-tid
Definition
To estimate or conclude something by extending known information into an unknown area, often used in scientific or mathematical contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɹæpəˌɫeɪtɪd
British English
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STRAP-uh-lay-tid
UK
ek-strap-uh-LAY-tid
Listen in Context
The scientist extrapolated the results from the previous experiments.
We extrapolated a future trend based on this year's data.
Her answer was extrapolated from the information she had.
Honestly, those numbers are just extrapolated—they aren’t exact.