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    What is the correct spelling and meaning of the word extrapolate?

    Question #97334. Asked by jimmycarlos. (Jul 08 08 5:56 AM)


    truefaithmom

    EXTRAPOLATE

    Main Entry:
    ex·trap·o·late
    Function:
    verb
    transitive verb
    1: to infer (values of a variable in an unobserved interval) from values within an already observed interval
    2 a: to project, extend, or expand (known data or experience) into an area not known or experienced so as to arrive at a usually conjectural knowledge of the unknown area
    b: to predict by projecting past experience or known data
    http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extrapolate

    Jul 08 08, 6:24 AM
    jaknginger

    extrapolate

    to infer something that is known, or by extending known information
    http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=extrapolate

    Jul 08 08, 6:44 AM
    jk18

    Extrapolate

    Estimate of certain variables within the known range.

    http://www.yourdictionary.com/extrapolate

    Jul 15 08, 4:04 PM


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