English · Common Verbs
extrapolate
/ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
[/ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/]
extend from known data
Advancedverb
Definition
To estimate or infer something unknown by extending known information or trends.
Example
From the early sales figures, analysts tried to extrapolate the demand for the whole year.
From the early sales figures, analysts tried to extrapolate the demand for the whole year.
Etymology
From 'extra-' (outside) plus a back-formation from 'interpolate'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in statistics, science, and forecasting.