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Meaning of extrapolate in English
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstræpəˌleɪt/
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Verb
extrapolate
Etymology
late 19th century: from extra-‘outside’ + a shortened form of interpolate
Definitions
1.
draw from specific cases for more general cases
2.
estimate the value of
3.
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating