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extrapolate vs interpolate

interpolate vs extrapolate

extrapolate and interpolate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrapolate No No Yes No
interpolate No No Yes No
As verbs, extrapolate and interpolate are synonyms defined as:
  • extrapolate and interpolate: estimate the value of something based on known values
extrapolate (verb) interpolate (verb)
estimate the value of something based on known values insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating estimate the value of something based on known values
draw from specific cases for more general cases
Difference between extrapolate and interpolate

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