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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

“We’re doing a big extrapolation from watching videos of robots doing laundry to a butler in my house that can do everything,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Salon Dec. 14, 2025

But it’s an extrapolation of those ethics at the New York Times.

From Slate Nov. 17, 2025

“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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