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extrapolated


Meanings
  • verb

    to calculate or estimate values beyond the given data based on existing trends or assumptions


Antonyms

interpolate
Rhymes
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apartheid , deplored , heard , herded , quartet
Variants
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extrapolate , extrapolated , extrapolates , extrapolating , extrapolation , extrapolations , extrapolative , extrapolator , extrapolators
Etymology
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from the Latin 'extrapolare' meaning 'to draw or pull out beyond' + 'polare' meaning 'to measure'


Trivia
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  1. Extrapolation is not always accurate and can lead to significant errors, especially when the underlying assumptions no longer hold.

  2. The term 'extrapolation' was first used in mathematics in the late 18th century by French mathematician Adrien-Marie Legendre.


Related Concepts
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  1. interpolation: Interpolation is the process of estimating values between existing data points, while extrapolation goes beyond the given data.

  2. regression analysis: Regression analysis is a statistical method used to establish relationships between variables and to predict future values based on existing data.


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In mathematics and statistics, extrapolation is a common technique used to estimate future values based on past data. It has applications in various fields such as finance, physics, engineering, and demography.

How to Memorize "extrapolated"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a line graph with data points and visualize extending the trend line beyond the given data to estimate future values.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'extrapolate' with the idea of extending trends or patterns into the future.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Extrapolate Extends Existing Trends' to remember the meaning of the word.


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