1. to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information
Usage: mathematics; statistics
2. to infer or estimate by extending known data or experience to an unknown situation
Usage: general usage

Examples

• The scientist extrapolates future climate patterns from current data.
• She extrapolates the company’s growth based on last quarter’s results.
• The economist extrapolates unemployment trends from recent statistics.
• He extrapolates the population increase using census information.
• The researcher extrapolates conclusions beyond the original study scope.
• The analyst extrapolates market behavior from historical patterns.