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generalize vs extrapolate

extrapolate vs generalize

generalize and extrapolate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
generalize No No Yes No
extrapolate No No Yes No
As verbs, generalize and extrapolate are synonyms defined as:
  • generalize and extrapolate: draw from specific cases for more general cases
Other synonyms of generalize include generalise, infer.
generalize (verb) extrapolate (verb)
become systemic and spread throughout the body estimate the value of something based on known values
speak or write in generalities gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
draw from specific cases for more general cases draw from specific cases for more general cases
cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
Difference between generalize and extrapolate

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