extrapolar

Senses

1. 1.

   to extrapolate

   to infer or estimate by extending known information beyond the original range

2. 2.

   to go beyond, to exceed

   to go beyond established limits or boundaries

3. 3.

   to overstep

   to exceed proper or acceptable bounds, especially in behavior or authority

Examples

• "Os cientistas extrapolaram os dados para prever as mudanças climáticas futuras."

  The scientists extrapolated the data to predict future climate changes.

• "Ele extrapolou os limites da sua autoridade ao tomar essa decisão sozinho."

  He overstepped the limits of his authority by making that decision alone.

• "Não podemos extrapolar essas conclusões para outras populações sem mais pesquisas."

  We cannot extrapolate these conclusions to other populations without more research.

Usage

Common in both technical/scientific contexts (data extrapolation) and everyday speech (exceeding limits). Often used with prepositions: "extrapolar de" (extrapolate from), "extrapolar para" (extrapolate to). In informal contexts, frequently means "to go too far" or "to cross the line."