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Word: Extrapolate
Speech Type: Verb
late 19th century: from extra-‘outside’ + a shortened form of interpolate
ɪkˈstrapəleɪt
ɛkˈstrapəleɪt
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
Short Definition:extend application of method or conclusion to unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
Examples:- the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups
- it is always dangerous to extrapolate from a sample
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