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- \ik-ˈstra-pə-ˌlāt\
- /ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
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- \ik-ˈstra-pə-ˌlāt\
Definitions of extrapolate word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of EXTRAPOLATE extrapolation 3
- noun extrapolate Extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. 1
- transitive verb extrapolate conclude 1
- intransitive verb extrapolate infer 1
- intransitive verb extrapolate mathematics: estimate 1
- noun Definition of extrapolate in Technology (mathematics, algorithm) A mathematical procedure which estimates values of a function for certain desired inputs given values for known inputs. If the desired input is outside the range of the known values this is called extrapolation, if it is inside then it is called interpolation. The method works by fitting a "curve" (i.e. a function) to two or more given points and then applying this function to the required input. Example uses are calculating trigonometric functions from tables and audio waveform sythesis. The simplest form of interpolation is where a function, f(x), is estimated by drawing a straight line ("linear interpolation") between the nearest given points on either side of the required input value: f(x) ~ f(x1) + (f(x2) - f(x1))(x-x1)/(x2 - x1) There are many variations using more than two points or higher degree polynomial functions. The technique can also be extended to functions of more than one input. 1
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extrapolate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for extrapolate
verb extrapolate
- infer — to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
- induce — to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket.
- generalise — to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
- generalize — to infer (a general principle, trend, etc.) from particular facts, statistics, or the like.
- reason — a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, event, etc.: the reason for declaring war.
Antonyms for extrapolate
verb extrapolate
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
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