Extrapolate

verb · LSAT

Meaning: To estimate or conclude something unknown by extending known information or trends.

Example

The authors extrapolate from a study of fifty students to make claims about all high schoolers.

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms:

inferprojectgeneralize

Practice question

Which choice best matches the meaning of “extrapolate”?

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A) To estimate or conclude something unknown by extending known information or trends.. “Extrapolate” means: To estimate or conclude something unknown by extending known information or trends.

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