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extrapolate vs calculate

calculate vs extrapolate

extrapolate and calculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrapolate No No Yes No
calculate No No Yes No
As verbs, calculate is a hypernym of extrapolate; that is, calculate is a word with a broader meaning than extrapolate:
  • extrapolate: estimate the value of something based on known values
  • calculate: make a mathematical calculation or computation
Other hypernyms of extrapolate include cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.
extrapolate (verb) calculate (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values make a mathematical calculation or computation
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
draw from specific cases for more general cases judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of
Difference between extrapolate and calculate

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