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extrapolate

verbformal/ɐjʃ.tɾɐ.pu.ˈlaɾ/medium

ex·tra·po·lar

Definition

To extend a conclusion or method beyond the limits of the known data or situation; to generalize unduly.
We can extrapolate future sales based on current growth rates. / It's a mistake to extrapolate from a single anecdote.
Common collocations
extrapolate dataextrapolate findingsextrapolate a trend

Etymology

Do latim 'extrapolare', de 'extra-' + 'polare'.

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