prediction

[pri-dik-shuhn]

noun

1. an act of predicting.

2. an instance of this; prophecy.

   Synonyms: projection, divination, prognostication, augury, forecast

prediction

/ prɪˈdɪkʃən /

noun

1. the act of predicting

2. something predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of prediction¹

First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin praedictiōn-, stem of praedictiō “prophecy”; equivalent to predict + -ion

Example Sentences

Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 6 of the NFL season.

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By applying machine learning to Gaia's asteroid catalogue and then comparing the results to their model's prediction, Zhou's team found that the location of the gap matched what their model predicted almost perfectly.

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He’s also the author of an annual scorecard of high-tech predictions, in which he tests hype against reality.

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When I expressed some surprise at the prediction, the MP quickly responded: "I like Kemi and I think we should stick with the leader we have so I hope I'm completely wrong."

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All of those predictions – borne out by every opinion poll over the past two years – have come to pass.

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Related Words

• forecast 
• forecasting www.thesaurus.com
• guess 
• indicator 
• prognosis 
• prophecy 

When To Use

What does prediction mean?

A prediction is a statement about what someone thinks will happen in the future.People make predictions all the time. Some are very serious and are based on scientific calculations, but many are just guesses.Example: Here’s a prediction: in 20 years, we’ll all drive less and eat a lot less meat.