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prediction

1 of 1noun
/prɪ.ˈdɪk.ʃən/
Forms:predictions
1

a statement made about the likelihood of something happening in the future

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2

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

  • Her prediction about the weather was surprisingly accurate.
  • The scientist made a prediction about how the new technology would evolve.
  • The company’s prediction for next year’s profits is optimistic.
  • Weather forecasts are based on mathematical predictions using data models.
  • Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community.