estimate vs extrapolation

estimate

noun
  • A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something. 

  • A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost. 

  • An upper limitation on some positive quantity. 

verb
  • To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data. 

  • To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data. 

extrapolation

noun
  • A calculation of an estimate of the value of some function outside the range of known values. 

  • The diametric opposite of interpolation. 

  • An inference about some hypothetical situation based on known facts. 

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