1. to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information
Usage: often used in mathematics, science, and data analysis

Examples

• Scientists extrapolated the population growth from the current data.
• We can extrapolate future sales trends from this quarter’s results.
• The researcher extrapolated the findings to apply to a larger group.
• Based on these test scores, teachers extrapolate students’ potential performance.
• Economists extrapolate market predictions from historical patterns.
• The graph allows us to extrapolate values beyond the measured range.