extrapolate - extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.

 extrapolate

/ɪkˈstrapəleɪt,ɛkˈstrapəleɪt/

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verb

verb: extrapolate; 3rd person present: extrapolates; past tense: extrapolated; past participle: extrapolated; gerund or present participle: extrapolating

1. extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.

   "the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups"

   • estimate or conclude (something) by extrapolating.

     "the figures were extrapolated from past trends"
   • Mathematics

     extend (a graph, curve, or range of values) by inferring unknown values from trends in the known data.

     "the low-temperature results can be extrapolated to room temperature"