prediction

[ pri-dik-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act of predicting.
2. an instance of this; prophecy.

   Synonyms: projection, divination, prognostication, augury, forecast

prediction

/ prɪˈdɪkʃən /

noun

1. the act of predicting
2. something predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of prediction¹

First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin praedictiōn-, stem of praedictiō “prophecy”; equivalent to predict + -ion

Example Sentences

Their prediction was that the blue wave that engulfed California would spread across the country if Republicans dared to campaign on anti-immigrant politics ever again.

From Los Angeles Times

Fraga said the exit poll data shows, if anything, that those predictions with respect to white women were unfounded.

From Salon

I'm basing this prediction on Bournemouth's recent form and confidence, but I still don't think Brentford will be beaten at home.

From BBC

Something like the New York Times Needle is a much better product,” Silver added, referring to The New York Times’ election prediction model.

From Salon

Trump's predictions of total victory are a stark contrast to his aides worrying that they hit a "total train wreck," per multiple reports across several media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal.

From Salon

Related Words

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