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Plural
extrapolations
1
the process of estimating the value of a function or variable beyond the known range, based on its existing pattern
- The graph's extrapolation predicted values beyond the measured data.
- Using linear extrapolation, they estimated next year's growth.
- The model's extrapolation failed at extreme values.
- Polynomial extrapolation gave more accurate results than linear methods.
- Extrapolation is risky when the trend may not hold.
2
a projection about future events or hypothetical situations, drawn from known data, observations, or experience
- His extrapolation suggested the policy would backfire.
- Based on current trends, the extrapolation points to a housing shortage.
- The novel's dystopia is an extrapolation of today's surveillance culture.
- Her extrapolation of the data led to a bold prediction.
- Extrapolation from past behavior indicated future risk.