extrapolation

🇺🇸 /ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ɪkˌstræpəˈleɪʃn/
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noun
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Estimating or predicting something based on known information.

We used extrapolation to predict the future sales of the product based on current trends.

translation

n. Estimating or predicting something based on known information.

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Plural extrapolations