prognostication
AmericanEtymology
Origin of prognostication
1350–1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō ). See prognosticate, -ion
Example Sentences
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That said, the BDC has a 30% exposure to software, but O’Neill says everyone has to make a prognostication about the risk of default and the recovery rate in that event.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
We’re not quite there on the colonization front, but Smith’s prognostication on viewing habits is right on track.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
But I shouldn’t have to do all this prognostication.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Mr. Santos, New York Republican, shared his prognostication during a meandering three-hour discussion on X Spaces with Monica Matthews.
From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2023
“You’ll have to ask Madame Ionesco. Whatever she saw in her orb of prognostication, so far she’s kept it to herself. Anyway. ‘Aye aye, Madame,’ I reply.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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