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prognostication

1 of 1noun
/prɑɡnɑstɪˈkeɪʃən/
Forms:prognostications
1

a statement meaning to predict or guess the events of the future

  • The weather forecast was a form of prognostication about the upcoming storm.
  • Her prognostication about the stock market proved to be remarkably accurate.
  • They treated the astrologer’s prognostication with skepticism.
  • His prognostication about technological advancements intrigued many.
  • The novel included a character known for his dark prognostications about the future.
Synonyms:
prophecyvaticination
2

a statement made about the future

Synonyms:
predictionforecastingforetelling
3

a sign of something about to happen

Synonyms:
prognosticomenprodigypresageportent