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extrapolate
verbformalcommon/ɐjʃ.tɾɐ.pu.ˈlaɾ/ex·tra·po·lar
Definition
1To extend a conclusion or method beyond the limits of the known data or situation; to generalize unduly.
Usage examples
“We can extrapolate future sales based on current growth rates. / It's a mistake to extrapolate from a single anecdote.”
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extrapolate dataextrapolate findingsextrapolate a trend