Extrapolation vs Explanation - What's the difference?
extrapolation | explanation |
(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.
The act or process of explaining.
Something that explains, makes understandable.
(euphemistic) An excuse, apologetic justification not based on enough evidence.
As nouns the difference between extrapolation and explanation
is that extrapolation is (mathematics) a calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values while explanation is the act or process of explaining.extrapolation
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(wikipedia extrapolation)Noun
(en noun)explanation
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(wikipedia explanation)Noun
(en noun)- The explanation was long and drawn-out.
- An explanation for each UFO sighting was easily found.
- expense.