Definition of Extrapolate

to predict the future by looking at information that is already known

Examples of Extrapolate in a sentence

The scientist tried to extrapolate the future results by looking at data from previous testing dates.  🔊

Stockbrokers on Wall Street attempted to extrapolate the future of the stocks by looking at what was trending last week.  🔊

Although she pretended to be a psychic, the con artist would extrapolate her client’s reading by using the information she already knew about them.  🔊

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