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interpolate vs extrapolate

extrapolate vs interpolate

interpolate and extrapolate both are verbs.

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

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