extrapolation — meaning in English
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English meaning
- extrapolation noun A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
- guesswork noun A conclusion or estimate reached by guessing rather than by solid evidence.
Senses
extrapolation is used for these senses in English:
- guesswork An estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from limited information.
extrapolation — full definition
- noun A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
- noun An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.
- noun The diametric opposite of interpolation.