extrapolate

/ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/
verb
  1. To estimate or infer something unknown by using known facts or data; to extend a trend or pattern beyond the observed range.
    • Scientists extrapolate future climate changes from current data.
    • It's risky to extrapolate a whole person's character from one mistake.
    • We can extrapolate the company's growth from last year's sales figures.
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