How to Pronounce "extrapolation"
word
ɛkˌstɹæpəˈɫeɪʃən
ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˈeɪʃən
ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun
Definition
Extrapolation is using known information to guess or predict something about a situation outside the original data or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˌstɹæpəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
ɛkstɹˈæpəlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun
UK
ek-strap-uh-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
Scientists use extrapolation to predict future climate changes.
Our sales extrapolation shows the company will grow next year.
Extrapolation from this data can help make better decisions.
That's just an extrapolation—we can't be sure it will actually happen.