Verb
- 1. generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer, reason, reason out, conclude
- usage: draw from specific cases for more general cases
- 2. interpolate, extrapolate, calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure
- usage: estimate the value of
- 3. extrapolate, deduce, infer, deduct, derive
- usage: gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating
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