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Definition of: extrapolation
(eks·trap′ə·lā′shən, eks′trə·pə·lā′shən) noun
1. Math. The assignment of values beyond either limit of the known range of values of a function or quantity.
2. Conjecture based on but not strictly validated by a given range of facts, events, etc.
3. Any instance of extrapolating.
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