How do you pronounce extrapolate?

extrapolate is pronounced as /ɪkˈstræp.əˌleɪt/.

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📈extrapolate

verb

/ɪkˈstræp.əˌleɪt/

Extraordinary extrapolating

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Meaning

To estimate or infer something by extending known information or trends.

Making future estimates based on existing information

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example Sentences

Scientists extrapolate future climate patterns from current data.

Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.

Scientists extrapolate climate data to predict future trends.

Synonyms

predict, infer, project, estimate, deduce, Predict, Infer, Deduce

Entry 1

predict, infer, project, estimate, deduce

Entry 2

Predict, Infer, Deduce

Entry 3

infer, predict, estimate

Antonyms

ignore, misinterpret, Misinterpret, Miscalculate, Guess, miscalculate, distort

Entry 1

ignore, misinterpret

Entry 2

Misinterpret, Miscalculate, Guess

Entry 3

misinterpret, miscalculate, distort

Collocations

extrapolate data, extrapolate results, extrapolate trends, extrapolate figures

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