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prediction Meaning & Definition

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/

What Does Prediction Mean?

Prediction is used as a noun meaning A statement of what will happen in the future. It can also mean A probability estimation based on statistical methods.

Prediction: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
Synonymsanticipation, foresight and foretelling
Pluralpredictions

Prediction Definition (Noun)

  1. A statement of what will happen in the future.

    make predictions about something

  2. A probability estimation based on statistical methods.

Synonyms of Prediction

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Prediction in a Sentence

make predictions about something

correct prediction

offer up a prediction

incorrect prediction

the prediction came true

The weather forecaster made a prediction of heavy rain tomorrow.

His prediction about the stock market proved correct.

It’s difficult to make an accurate prediction about the future.

The scientists issued a bold prediction of technological change.

Word Forms & Grammar

prediction (plural predictions)

Words That Rhyme With Prediction

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Origin of Prediction

Learned borrowing from Latin praedictiō, praedictiōnis; equivalent to predict +‎ -ion. Compare the Germanic equivalents forespeaking, foretale, foretelling.

Common Questions About Prediction

What part of speech is prediction?

Prediction is a noun.

What is another word for prediction?

Words with a similar meaning to prediction include anticipation, foresight and foretelling. See the full list of prediction synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of prediction?

The plural of prediction is predictions.

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