extrapolates

verb

Definition of extrapolatesnext
present tense third-person singular of extrapolate
as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information we can extrapolate from past economic recessions the probable course of the current one

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  1. derives
  2. understands
  3. decides
Verb
  • The skills required to successfully run a social media company that derives most of its revenues from advertising have essentially no overlap with those needed to run a car company, and certainly nothing in common with those needed to run a company that builds and launches rockets.
    Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The similarity derives from China importing Orlan-M suits around 2000 as part of its Shenzhou crewed orbital program.
    David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of derives
Verb
  • With the rise of AI in content creation, having a copywriter who understands how to integrate AI effectively will give your business a major edge.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • In it, a woman (Alanah Pearce) comes across a UFO and decides to hop on board, allowing for some creepy and creative imagery.
    William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, the winner of the Power of Veto ultimately decides who is evicted.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decides
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