Extrapolation

ENZH

What Does Extrapolation Mean?

  • 外推
  • 推断
  • 推论

Extrapolation Pronunciation

/ɛksˌtræpəˈleɪʃən/

Extrapolation Definition

noun

Definition

The act of estimating or concluding something by extending or projecting known information.

In ZH

通过扩展或推断已知信息来估计或推断某事的行为。

How to Use Extrapolation in a Sentence

  • The scientist used extrapolation to predict future climate changes.
  • Extrapolation of the data suggested that sales would increase next year.
  • Her extrapolation of the trends showed a significant rise in population.
  • By extrapolation, we can infer the results of the larger study from the sample data.
  • The financial report included extrapolation of current profits to forecast next quarter's earnings.