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Estimation vs Extrapolation - What's the difference?

estimation | extrapolation | Related terms |

Estimation is a related term of extrapolation.


As nouns the difference between estimation and extrapolation

is that estimation is the process of making an estimate while extrapolation is (mathematics) a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.

estimation

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The process of making an estimate.
  • The amount, extent, position, size, or value reached in an estimate.
  • Esteem or favourable regard.

    • Derived terms

    * estimate

    Related terms

    * esteem

    extrapolation

    English

    (wikipedia extrapolation)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values.
  • An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts.

    • Related terms

    * interpolation ----