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extrapolation

UK
/ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/

Translations

extrapolationnoun
extrapolations
pl
The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate changes based on current data.
Le scientifique a utilisé l’extrapolation pour prédire les futurs changements climatiques à partir des données actuelles.
Synonyms
inference
deduction
conjecture
estimation
projection
forecasting
extrapolationadjective
more extrapolation
Comp.
most extrapolation
Super.
UK
/ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/
US
/ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃən/
Used mainly as an attributive noun functioning adjectivally (e.g., “extrapolation error”).
The extrapolation error was within acceptable limits.
L’erreur extrapolatoire était dans des limites acceptables.

Definitions

extrapolationnoun
The act or process of estimating or inferring unknown values or trends by extending or projecting from known data.
The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate changes based on current data.
A conclusion or result obtained by extending known information or trends into an area not directly observed.
Her extrapolation of the survey results suggested a significant increase in customer satisfaction.
extrapolationadjective
Relating to or used in the process of extrapolation.
The extrapolation error was within acceptable limits.
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