extrapolate
[ɪkˈstræpəleɪt]
verb
extrapolar
1. To estimate or conclude something by assuming that existing trends or patterns will continue or apply to other situations
Based on current sales data, we can extrapolate that revenue will increase by 20% next quarter.
Com base nos dados de vendas atuais, podemos extrapolar que a receita aumentará 20% no próximo trimestre.
2. In mathematics or statistics, to estimate values outside a known range based on known values within that range
The statistician used linear regression to extrapolate future population growth.
O estatístico usou regressão linear para extrapolar o crescimento populacional futuro.
3. To infer or deduce something beyond what is explicitly stated or observed
From the evidence presented, one might extrapolate that the defendant was present at the scene.
A partir das provas apresentadas, pode-se extrapolar que o réu estava presente no local.
The term 'extrapolate' is widely used in both American and Brazilian academic, scientific, and business environments. In Brazil, it appears frequently in data analysis, market research, and statistical reports, reflecting the globalization of professional terminology. The word maintains its technical precision across both cultures but may be supplemented with more colloquial alternatives like 'projetar' (to project) or 'deduzir' (to deduce) in casual contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
extrapolate from available data
extrapolate into the future
extrapolate beyond the evidence
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