extrapolate
to make a prediction - about the future
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IN THE PRESS
In 1610, Galileo used an anagram to announce his discovery of what he believed to be two moons orbiting another planet: smaismrmilmepoetaleumibunenugttauiras.
Remarkably, Johannes Kepler, after considerable effort, managed to decipher the code, Salve umbisteneum geminatum Martia proles: "Hail, twin companionship, children of Mars" (Kepler had also EXTRAPOLATED the existence of two Martian moons).
Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and physicist noted for his pioneering use of the telescope to study the stars (1610), his support of Copernicus's geocentric theory of the solar system, and for his consequent persecution and imprisonment by the Inquisition (1633)
Remarkably, Johannes Kepler, after considerable effort, managed to decipher the code, Salve umbisteneum geminatum Martia proles: "Hail, twin companionship, children of Mars" (Kepler had also EXTRAPOLATED the existence of two Martian moons).
Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and physicist noted for his pioneering use of the telescope to study the stars (1610), his support of Copernicus's geocentric theory of the solar system, and for his consequent persecution and imprisonment by the Inquisition (1633)
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ex-trap-o-late
verb
1. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.
2. Mathematics. To estimate (a value of a variable outside a known range) from values within a known range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known values.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Synonyms:
generalise, infer
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
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verb
1. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information.
2. Mathematics. To estimate (a value of a variable outside a known range) from values within a known range by assuming that the estimated value follows logically from the known values.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Synonyms:
generalise, infer
Source: WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
"Can we extrapolate from this data, and make an intelligent guess about our market position this time next year?"
