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estrapolazione

extrapolation

noun eh-strah-poh-lah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Usage Note

Estrapolazione is used in mathematics, statistics, and general reasoning to mean projecting beyond known data. The verb is estrapolareestrapolare un dato (to extrapolate a figure). Be aware that estrapolare is sometimes used loosely in Italian to mean simply 'to extract' or 'to take out of context', which is considered a semantic stretch by purists.

Examples

"L'estrapolazione dei dati porta a risultati incerti."

Natural Translation

Extrapolation of the data leads to uncertain results.

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