extrapolation

• Nom désignant l'action d'estimer ou de déduire quelque chose au-delà de la plage de données connues, souvent utilisé en mathématiques et dans le raisonnement sur des scénarios futurs ou hypothétiques.

A noun referring to the act of estimating or inferring something beyond the known range of data, often used in mathematics and reasoning about future or hypothetical scenarios.

1. Mathematical ExtrapolationC1formaltechnical

   The calculation of an estimated value of a function beyond the range of known data points by extending a trend or pattern.

   Extrapolation mathématique

   • Using the current data, an extrapolation predicts the population will reach 10 million by 2050.
   • The mathematician performed an extrapolation to estimate the value of the function at x=100.
   • Extrapolation from past sales figures suggests a 20% increase next quarter.
   • Careful extrapolation helps scientists predict climate trends.

   Synonymesestimationforecastpredictionprojection

2. Inference of Future EventsB2formal

   The act of forming a conclusion about future or hypothetical situations based on known facts and observations.

   Extrapolation (inférence de situations futures)

   • His extrapolation that the company would fail turned out to be accurate.
   • We can make an extrapolation about the outcome based on early voting patterns.
   • The detective's extrapolation from the clues solved the case.
   • She warned against hasty extrapolation without sufficient data.

   Synonymesforecastpredictionprognosticationprojection