extrapolate
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(verb) gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating |
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Related Words: deduce, deduct, derive, infer |
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2. |
(verb) estimate the value of; in mathematics |
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Synonyms: interpolate |
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Related Words: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon |
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3. |
(verb) draw from specific cases for more general cases |
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Synonyms: generalise, generalize, infer |
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Related Words: conclude, overgeneralise, overgeneralize, reason, reason out, universalize |
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