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prediction
[ pri-dik-shuhn ]
noun
- an act of predicting.
- an instance of this; prophecy.
Synonyms: projection, divination, prognostication, augury, forecast
prediction
/ prɪˈdɪkʃən /
noun
- the act of predicting
- something predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of prediction1
Example Sentences
But recent events, such as the Budget and now a higher-than-expected inflation rate, mean the markets have revised their predictions for when and how often those cuts will come.
Conventional approaches to storm forecasting involve large numerical simulations run on supercomputers incorporating mountains of observational data, and they still often result in inaccurate or incomplete predictions.
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,736 a year from January, according to the forecaster, which is widely regarded for its accurate predictions.
"The power of mathematics is that we can devise models that reproduce experimentally observed data and make concrete predictions about what will happen next," Karamched said.
"That's why it was such a surprise, because when it came out I thought it was maybe, you know, those fake prediction lists," he said.
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More About Prediction
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.
Where does prediction come from?
The first records of prediction come from the mid-1500s. It comes from a Latin term that means “foretelling.” Prediction is the noun form of the verb predict, which is formed from the prefix pre-, meaning “before,” and the root dic-, meaning “to say.”
So to make a prediction is to say that something is going to happen before it happens (usually so that when it happens, you can say Called it!). People have been making predictions throughout much of human history. The Ancient Greeks believed that oracles could see the future, and relied on their predictions for certain things. But that kind of prediction is more often called a prophecy.
Today, the word prediction usually doesn’t imply mystical stuff like looking into a crystal ball. Of course, many predictions aren’t based on much (like your prediction that your team is going to win the championship). But some are. People often rely on data and scientific modeling to make predictions about important things like tomorrow’s weather, the path of a hurricane, the stock market, and who will win in a political election (in all of these examples, making such predictions can be called forecasting). But the world is complicated, and no amount of data can ensure that a prediction will be 100 percent accurate.
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What are some other forms related to prediction?
- predict (verb)
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What are some words that often get used in discussing prediction?
What are some words prediction may be commonly confused with?
How is prediction used in real life?
Predictions are made every day for both serious and unimportant things. They are often discussed in the context of the weather, the stock market, sports, and politics—any topic in which people are interested in what could happen in the future.
The entire political class is now making predictions about who will win. Have they learned *nothing*?
— Sian Berry (@sianberry) May 23, 2015
My prediction for today’s game Manchester United 3 – 1 Manchester city.
— RamiLechuga (@RamiLechuga) March 8, 2020
Crazy prediction: there will be no snow left in #Ottawa by the end of this week.
— Shawn Menard (@ShawnMenard1) March 8, 2020
Try using prediction!
A prediction is most concerned with events in:
A. the past
B. the present
C. the future
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