extrapolation

extrapolation (ek-strap-[schwa]-lay-sh[schwa]n), n.

1. The process of estimating an unknown value or quantity on the basis of the known range of variables.

2. The process by which a court deduces a legal principle from another case.

3. The process of speculating about possible results, based on known facts.

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译者Lester，毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与环境与自然资源相关的法律文件。