extrapolate (Meaning)
extrapolate (v)
draw from specific cases for more general cases
estimate the value of
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
Synonyms & Antonyms of extrapolate
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extrapolate Sentence Examples
- Scientists extrapolated data from fossil records to estimate the extinction date of the dinosaurs.
- The researchers extrapolated the current population growth rate to predict future population levels.
- Market analysts extrapolated past financial performance to forecast future stock prices.
- Climate models extrapolated current trends to predict the severity of future climate change.
- Astronomers extrapolated the cosmic background radiation to deduce the age of the universe.
- Engineers extrapolated test results to predict the endurance of a new material.
- Ecologists extrapolated the distribution of a plant species to identify potential habitats.
- Archaeologists extrapolated the layout of an ancient settlement from partial excavations.
- Engineers extrapolated the flow of water to design an efficient irrigation system.
- Educators extrapolated students' test scores to estimate their overall academic performance.
FAQs About the word extrapolate
draw from specific cases for more general cases, estimate the value of, gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
decide, understand, infer,derive, assume, ascertain,conclude, gather, guess, reason
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Scientists extrapolated data from fossil records to estimate the extinction date of the dinosaurs.
The researchers extrapolated the current population growth rate to predict future population levels.
Market analysts extrapolated past financial performance to forecast future stock prices.
Climate models extrapolated current trends to predict the severity of future climate change.
