What is another word for extrapolates?
Pronunciation: [ɛkstɹˈapəlˌe͡ɪts] (IPA) 
Extrapolation is the process of extending something beyond the available data or evidence. Synonyms for extrapolates include infers, deduces, deduces by reasoning, hypothesizes, guesses, surmises, conjectures, assumes, presumes, postulates, projects, estimates, and forecasts. Each of these words can be used in slightly different contexts and can carry slightly different connotations. For example, hypothesizing and postulating both suggest the development of a tentative explanation for a complex phenomenon, whereas forecasting and estimating can be more quantitative and reliant on available data. Regardless of the specific synonym chosen, the use of extrapolation requires a careful consideration of the available data, a solid understanding of the underlying phenomena, and a willingness to admit some degree of uncertainty or error.
