prediction
prih-DIHK-shuhn
Prediction (noun) means a statement about something expected to happen in the future. Example: “Nobody trusted the forecaster's prediction of sunshine for the whole weekend.”
noun
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A statement about something expected to happen in the future.
"make predictions about something"
"Nobody trusted the forecaster's prediction of sunshine for the whole weekend."
"Her prediction that the team would win the championship turned out to be right."
"Economists issued a gloomy prediction for next year's growth."
"His prediction about the stock market proved correct."
"The weather forecaster made a prediction of heavy rain tomorrow."
How to use prediction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA forecast — a stated guess about what will happen, often based on evidence or expertise.
Common pairings
make a prediction
bold prediction
according to predictions
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin praedictio, formed from predict plus -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for prediction
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Frequently asked questions
What does “prediction” mean?
The word “prediction” means a statement about something expected to happen in the future. In plain terms, a forecast — a stated guess about what will happen, often based on evidence or expertise.
How do you pronounce “prediction”?
“Prediction” is pronounced prih-DIHK-shuhn (/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “prediction” in a sentence?
Here is “prediction” used in a sentence: “Her prediction that the team would win the championship turned out to be right.”
What is another word for “prediction”?
Words with a similar meaning to “prediction” include foretale, foretelling, prognostication and weird.
What part of speech is “prediction”?
“Prediction” is a noun.
Where does the word “prediction” come from?
The word “prediction” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin praedictio, formed from predict plus -ion.
Is “prediction” a common word?
“Prediction” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a "prediction" and a "forecast"?
Both are statements about what is expected to happen in the future. A forecast is usually based on data and analysis and often covers the near term, such as a weather or sales forecast, while a prediction is a broader term that can rest on evidence, reasoning, or simply a hunch.
What is the difference between a "prediction" and a "prophecy"?
A prediction is a statement about something expected to happen, often based on reasoning or evidence. A prophecy is usually a prediction claimed to come from divine inspiration or supernatural insight, giving it a religious or mystical character that an ordinary prediction lacks.
What is the difference between a "prediction" and an "estimate"?
A prediction states what you expect to happen in the future, while an estimate is an approximate calculation of a value or quantity that may refer to the past, present, or future. You predict who will win an election, but you estimate how many people will vote.
