prediction

American  

[pri-dik-shuhn] / prɪˈdɪk ʃən /

noun

1. an act of predicting.

2. an instance of this; prophecy.

   Synonyms:

   projection, divination, prognostication, augury, forecast

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prediction British  

/ prɪˈdɪkʃən /

noun

1. the act of predicting

2. something predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc

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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

I don’t have any reliable predictions about that.

From Los Angeles Times

Polymarket runs an unregulated offshore prediction market with wide latitude to offer contracts on all kinds of events.

From The Wall Street Journal

Polymarket and Dow Jones & Company launched a partnership to provide real-time prediction market data across Dow Jones content, including The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those who made a second prediction still said the chances of a crash were 15% in the next year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The implicit odds of winning can be even worse on prediction market bets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• forecast
• forecasting
• guess
• indicator
• prognosis
• prophecy