extrapolate
To infer by extending known informationTo infer by extending known information.
» Most of the words are faded, but it's still possible to extrapolate the meaning from these sentences.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To infer by extending known information.
extrapolieren, erschließen, hochrechnen
экстраполи́роватьekstrapolírovatʹ
екстраполюва́тиekstrapoljuváty
(transitive)To estimate the value of a variable outside a known range from values within that range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known ones
extrapolieren
экстраполи́роватьekstrapolírovatʹ
екстраполюва́тиekstrapoljuváty
estimate the value of something based on known values
Examples
4 sentencesMost of the words are faded, but it's still possible to extrapolate the meaning from these sentences.
It is used under the condition with spatial gradient field of 72 T/m (value extrapolated) and less.
He says further studies are needed to determine to what extent these findings can be extrapolated to other areas in Africa.
Her grandfather extrapolated an isolated incident at a grocery store into a series of sweeping, unflattering generalizations about every Mexican on earth.
Translations
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Forms
extrapolates, extrapolating, extrapolated, extrapolated| Base form | extrapolate · to extrapolate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | extrapolates |
| Present participle | extrapolating |
| Past simple | extrapolated |
| Past participle | extrapolated |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- estimate the value of something based on known values:interpolate
- draw from specific cases for more general cases:generalizegeneraliseinfer
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
11 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle