prognostication

[ prog-nos-ti-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of prognosticating.
2. a forecast or prediction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prognostication¹

1350–1400; Middle English pronosticacion < Medieval Latin prognōsticātiōn- (stem of prognōsticātiō ). See prognosticate, -ion

Example Sentences

But with numerous features and documentaries tackling the most hot-button issues of the day — and attracting a few major non-Hollywood celebrities as guests — political chatter is likely to be as heated as awards prognostication at this year’s festival.

From Los Angeles Times

But, after five weeks of prognostication, punditry, speculation, witness statements, conjecture, testimony, acrimony, incendiary speech and posturing, Trump’s fate rests in the hands of 12 ordinary, flesh and blood Americans.

From Salon

I could be didactic with you — sure, quit your job, marry your partner, move to the burbs — and that may feel like a prognostication of sorts.

From Los Angeles Times

Barring a brain-cell-spinning trade, or a series of blatant misreads by the mock drafters, Seattle is not going to select the likes of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye — the quarterbacking trio at the top of most prognostication boards.

From Seattle Times

He arrived on campus with high expectations under coach John McKay, but he exceeded every reasonable prognostication by becoming one of the most dominant running backs in college football history.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• forecasting
• prognosis
• prophecy