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Extrapolate (Verb)

Draw from specific cases for more general cases.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

From the data collected in five cities, researchers can extrapolate the common characteristics of successful marketing campaigns nationwide.
Scientists extrapolate from animal studies to caution humans about potential health risks associated with certain chemicals.
By analyzing customer feedback from a small focus group, marketers can extrapolate broader consumer preferences and tailor their advertising strategy.
Epidemiologists study outbreaks of diseases in isolated communities and extrapolate to predict the spread of illness in larger populations.
Historians use historical anecdotes to extrapolate the daily lives of ordinary people during a bygone era.

Gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She was able to extrapolate from her experiences in different countries that cultural differences play a significant role in shaping business practices.
By extrapolating from past trends, the researchers were able to make some educated guesses about how the industry might evolve in the future.
The anthropologist aimed to extrapolate from her findings in the small village to larger societal patterns and understand the culture more comprehensively.
The team of scientists extrapolated from laboratory tests to predict the effects their product could have on a larger scale and the possible environmental impact.
Based on his observations of the effects of climate change in one ecosystem, the biologist was able to extrapolate to other areas that might be similarly vulnerable.

Estimate the value of.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

We can extrapolate the past sales trends to estimate the value of our new product launch next quarter.
Using the given data, it's possible to extrapolate the average income value of households based on the size of the dwelling.
From the initial test results, researchers can extrapolate the tumor reduction value of the experimental cancer treatment.
To determine our production costs in five years, we can extrapolate the current value of our raw materials over time.
Based on the survey results from a small subset of cities, the team can extrapolate the average value of transportation costs nationwide.