Definition of Extrapolation
Extrapolation
ex·tra·po·la·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of assuming that some current trend will continue (i.e. projecting the trend of that data) or that some existing method will remain (i.e. extending its relevance) in order to make a prediction or conclusion;
e.g. This estimate of the game's outcome is based on an extrapolation of their performance thus far.
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