extrapolate

1. (verb) gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
Related Words: deduce, deduct, derive, infer

2. (verb) estimate the value of; in mathematics
Synonyms: interpolate
Related Words: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon

3. (verb) draw from specific cases for more general cases
Synonyms: generalise, generalize, infer
Related Words: conclude, overgeneralise, overgeneralize, reason, reason out, universalize



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