noun
extrapolation
Extrapolation (noun) means a calculated estimate of a function's value beyond the range of values already known.
noun
1
A calculated estimate of a function's value beyond the range of values already known.
2
A guess about a situation you have not seen, worked out from facts you do know.
3
The opposite of interpolation, which estimates a value within a known range rather than beyond it.
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Etymology
Morphologically, this is extrapolate plus -ion.
Rhymes for extrapolation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extrapolation?
"extrapolation" (noun) means a calculated estimate of a function's value beyond the range of values already known.
What are the different meanings of extrapolation?
"extrapolation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A calculated estimate of a function's value beyond the range of values already known; 2. A guess about a situation you have not seen, worked out from facts you do know; 3. The opposite of interpolation, which estimates a value within a known range rather than beyond it.
