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extrapolation

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ik-ˈstra-pə-ˌlāt\
    • /ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ik-ˈstra-pə-ˌlāt\

Definitions of extrapolation word

  • noun extrapolation (mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values. 1
  • noun Definition of extrapolation 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
  • noun extrapolation inference, drawing a conclusion 1
  • noun extrapolation An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for extrapolation

noun extrapolation

  • prediction — an act of predicting.
  • calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
  • estimate — Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of.
  • estimation — A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
  • forecast — to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance: to forecast a heavy snowfall; to forecast lower interest rates.

Antonyms for extrapolation

noun extrapolation

  • depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.

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