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extrapolate

/ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/

Meanings
verb
To infer by extending known information.

Examples :

"Based on her recent test scores, the teacher extrapolated that Sarah would likely do well in the next math exam. "
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Related Words

Illustration estimated

estimated verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛstəmətɪd/

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

"The builders estimated the cost of the new roof to be around $5,000, based on the size and materials needed. "

Illustration variable

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

Illustration outside

outside noun

/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

The part of something that faces out; the outer surface.

"The outside of the school building was painted a bright yellow. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration semester

semester noun

/sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/

Half of a school year or academic year such as fall or spring semester.

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

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assuming verb

/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

"We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

Illustration extrapolated

extrapolated verb

/ɪkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪd/ /ɛkˈstræpəˌleɪtɪd/

To infer by extending known information.

"Based on the first few weeks of his sales performance, the manager extrapolated that John would likely exceed his yearly quota. "

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follows noun

/ˈfɒləʊz/ /ˈfɑloʊz/

(sometimes attributive) In billiards and similar games, a stroke causing a ball to follow another ball after hitting it.

"a follow shot"

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration extending

extending verb

/ɛkˈstɛndɪŋ/

To increase in extent.

"The company is extending its office hours to better serve customers. "

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logically adverb

/ˈlɑdʒɪkli/ /ˈlɒdʒɪkli/

In a logical manner, with logic.

"My brother logically concluded that if he wanted to get a good grade on the test, he needed to study more. "

Illustration estimate

estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "