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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.

Senses

Extrapolation is used for these senses in English:

  • extrapolation (mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
  • extrapolation An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

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.

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