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Definition of: extrapolate
(eks·trap′ə·lāt, eks′trə·pə·lāt′) v.t. & v.i. ·lat·ed, ·lat·ing
1. Math. To estimate those values of a magnitude or a function which lie beyond the range of known or determined values: distinguished from interpolate.
2. To infer (a possibility) beyond the strict evidence of a series of facts, events, observations, etc. [<EXTRA- + (INTER)POLATE]
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