extrapolate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Extrapolate' means predicting or estimating something based on known information. It's a bit like being a detective and figuring out the clues to solve a case.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental studies, 'extrapolate' is used to predict the future impacts of climate change from existing data. An ecologist might remark, 'We can extrapolate that rising sea levels will dramatically alter coastal ecosystems.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

I've observed a shift in the themes of our latest art exhibits. What are your thoughts on the direction this could be headed?

Response:

If we extrapolate from these trends, I believe we'll see an increase in socio-political themes in future exhibits.

Tech

Scenario:

The user engagement data is promising. Can we predict the growth trajectory?

Response:

Yes, if we extrapolate from the data, we can foresee an upward trajectory in user engagement.