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extrapolation

[ik-strap-uh-ley-shuhn] / ɪkˌstræp əˈleɪ ʃən /


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What he admits to be an “unscientific” extrapolation of corporate claims of AI-linked efficiencies shows businesses enjoying an average 150 basis points of margin improvement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

“When you look into the Feast of Seven Fishes, it’s sort of an extrapolation of that.”

From Salon Dec. 14, 2025

The company’s annualized sales—an extrapolation of the next 12 months’ revenue based on recent sales—grew from $100 million to $1 billion this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

Smothermon has argued that Glossip’s defenders made an incorrect extrapolation.

From Slate Oct. 9, 2024

“I think it’s an extrapolation of giving consent for one’s children under eighteen, but it seems a little odd.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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