Extrapolation is an estimation of a value based on extending a known sequence of values or facts beyond the area that is certainly known. In a general sense, to extrapolate is to infer something that is not explicitly stated from existing information.

How do you extrapolate data?

To successfully extrapolate data, you must have correct model information, and if possible, use the data to find a best-fitting curve of the appropriate form (e.g., linear, exponential) and evaluate the best-fitting curve on that point.

What is an example of extrapolation?

Extrapolate is defined as speculate, estimate or arrive at a conclusion based on known facts or observations. An example of extrapolate is deciding it will take twenty minutes to get home because it took you twenty minutes to get there. ... To engage in the process of extrapolating.