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extrapolate

Pronunciation:  ik'strapu`leyt

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 Definition: 
  1. [v]  gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
  2. [v]  estimate the value of; in mathematics
  3. [v]  draw from specific cases for more general cases
 
 Synonyms: generalise, generalize, infer, interpolate
 
 See Also: calculate, cipher, compute, conclude, cypher, deduce, deduct, derive, figure, infer, overgeneralise, overgeneralize, reason, reason out, reckon, universalise, universalize, work out

 

 

 

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