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extrapolate

ext·ra·po·late

UK/ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ US/ɪk-/ rare

verb

1.

draw from specific cases for more general cases

2.

estimate the value of

Synonyms
3.

gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating

Origin

From extra- + (inter)polate.

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