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Extrapolation Definition & Meaning

extrapolation
noun
  1. (mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values
  2. an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations

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Frequently asked questions

What does extrapolation mean?
(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations
What part of speech is extrapolation?
Extrapolation is a noun.
How many definitions does extrapolation have?
Extrapolation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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