extrapolating

Definitions

Extending the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Estimating or inferring something by projecting known information or data into an unknown area.

Examples

By extrapolating from the current sales data, the company expects to double its revenue by next year.

The scientist was cautious about extrapolating the results of the small study to the entire population.

Synonyms

projecting inferring estimating predicting concluding generalizing deducing

Antonyms

interpolating measuring verifying calculating observing confirming ascertaining