Extrapolation and Inference

Extrapolation

Extrapolation noun - An inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations.
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Synonyms for Extrapolation

Inference and extrapolation are semantically related In some cases you can use "Inference" instead a noun "Extrapolation".

Nearby Words: extrapolate, extrapolated, extrapolating

Inference

Inference noun - An opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning.
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Synonyms for Inference

Extrapolation and inference are semantically related in deduction topic. You can use "Extrapolation" instead a noun "Inference".

Nearby Words: infer, inferred, inferential, inferable
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