extrapolate
gb/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt/ us/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt/
C1
Engelsk
következtet, extrapolál
UDSAGNSORD
C1
FORMAL
1
következtet
B2
extrapolál
C1
Brugsmønster:
extrapolate [something] from [facts/data/experience]; extrapolate from [something]
It is risky to extrapolate national attitudes from one small survey.
Kockázatos egyetlen kis felmérésből országos attitűdökre következtetni.
From his comments in the meeting, we can extrapolate that the company is preparing to cut costs.
A megbeszélésen tett megjegyzéseiből arra következtethetünk, hogy a vállalat költségcsökkentésre készül.
Scientists are careful not to extrapolate too much from early results.
Læringseksempler
We can extrapolate from last year’s sales.
A tavalyi eladásokból tudunk következtetni.
Do not extrapolate from just one example.
Ne következtess egyetlen példából.
Typisk fejl:
Usually say “extrapolate from the data,” not “extrapolate of the data.” The word implies a reasoned conclusion, not a random guess.
Betydning
infer from known facts
Ordforbindelser
extrapolate from the data
|extrapolate from evidence
|extrapolate from experience
|extrapolate from a sample
|extrapolate a conclusion
|extrapolate a trend
|extrapolate into the future
|extrapolate too much
|extrapolate beyond the evidence
Synonymer
infer (more general; means reach a conclusion from evidence)
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deduce (suggests a more logical or certain conclusion)
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project (often used for predictions about future numbers or trends)
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estimate (more general and less focused on using a pattern)
Antonymer
measure (means find out directly rather than infer)
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verify (means confirm with evidence rather than predict from it)
Temaer
reasoning
|analysis
|communication
|data
Definition
to use information you already have to make a guess or conclusion about something you do not know
To form an estimate, conclusion, or prediction about something unknown by using known facts, examples, or patterns.
UDSAGNSORD
C2
TECHNICAL
2
extrapolál
C1
Brugsmønster:
extrapolate [a value/curve/trend] from [data] to [another point/range]
The model extrapolates temperature changes from the last fifty years of measurements.
A modell az elmúlt ötven év mérései alapján extrapolálja a hőmérséklet-változásokat.
If you extrapolate the line beyond the observed data, the prediction becomes much less reliable.
Ha az egyenest a megfigyelt adatok tartományán túl extrapolálod, az előrejelzés sokkal kevésbé lesz megbízható.
Analysts extrapolated the monthly growth rate to estimate annual revenue.
Læringseksempler
The graph extrapolates sales to next year.
A grafikon a jövő évre extrapolálja az eladásokat.
The result is less certain because it is extrapolated beyond the data.
Az eredmény kevésbé biztos, mert az adatok tartományán túlra extrapolálták.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse “extrapolate” with “interpolate”: extrapolate means estimate outside the known range; interpolate means estimate between known points.
Betydning
extend trend beyond data
Ordforbindelser
extrapolate a curve
|extrapolate a line
|extrapolate a value
|extrapolate a rate
|extrapolate a trend
|extrapolate beyond the observed range
|extrapolate from historical data
|extrapolate to future years
Synonymer
project (common for extending figures or trends into the future)
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extend (more general; does not necessarily involve estimation)
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model (suggests using a mathematical or statistical representation)
Antonymer
interpolate (means estimate within the range of known data points)
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measure (means obtain the value directly instead of estimating it)
Temaer
mathematics
|statistics
|science
|data_analysis
Definition
to use known numbers to estimate numbers outside the range you measured
In mathematics, statistics, or data analysis, to estimate a value or extend a curve, line, or trend outside the range of known observations.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
extrapolate
IPA
GB/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt/
US/ɛkstɹˈæpəlˌeɪt/
Stavelser og tryk
ex - tra - pol - ate (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tra)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: extrapolate
- 3rd Person Singular: extrapolates
- Present Participle: extrapolating
- Past: extrapolated
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