noun
extrapolation
Extrapolation (noun) means a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
noun
1
A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
2
An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.
3
The diametric opposite of interpolation.
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Etymology
Morphologically extrapolate + -ion
Rhymes for extrapolation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extrapolation?
"extrapolation" (noun) means a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
What are the different meanings of extrapolation?
"extrapolation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values; 2. An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts; 3. The diametric opposite of interpolation.