die Hochrechnung
Translation
projection, extrapolation, forecast
Examples
Die erste Hochrechnung wird um 18 Uhr erwartet.
The first projection is expected at 6 p.m.
Laut einer Hochrechnung gewinnen wir die Wahl.
According to a projection, we will win the election.
Die Hochrechnung der Kosten war zu niedrig.
The cost projection was too low.
Grammar Patterns
a projection ((for sth.)) a projection for sth. The analysts are creating a projection for the sales figures.
Similar Words
die Prognose (prognosis), die Voraussage (prediction), die Schätzung (estimate)
Etymology
From 'hoch' (high) and 'Rechnung' (calculation). It means to 'calculate up' from a sample to a total.
Memory Tips
Think of 'highly calculating' (hoch + Rechnung) the final election results from early returns. This is a projection.