prediction
Americannoun
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an act of predicting.
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an instance of this; prophecy.
- Synonyms:
- projection , divination , prognostication , augury , forecast
noun
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the act of predicting
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something predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of prediction
First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin praedictiōn-, stem of praedictiō “prophecy”; equivalent to predict + -ion
Example Sentences
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Felix's prediction: These two sides are going to level out and end up quite close to each other in the table by the end of the season, in eighth or ninth or something like that.
From BBC
To be sure, prediction markets can be poor at forecasting, as was shown with one Supreme Court pick years ago.
From MarketWatch
To be sure, prediction markets can be poor at forecasting, as was shown with one Supreme Court pick years ago.
From MarketWatch
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said on an earnings call last month that he thinks prediction markets will be a “powerful lever” to pressure states to legalize online sports betting.
From Barron's
Now some of those economists are revising their global growth predictions upward.
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