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'.