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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

  1. noun A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
  2. noun An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.
  3. noun The diametric opposite of interpolation.