predicting
prɪˈdɪktɪŋ
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Definition of predicting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sciencethe act of forecasting future events
  • Predicting the weather is a complex task.
anticipating forecasting prognosticating
2.
data analysisTECH.the process of making predictions based on dataTECH.
  • Predicting outcomes requires careful analysis of trends.
forecasting projection

Adjective

future eventssaying what will happen in the future
  • The predicting weather report helped us plan our picnic.
anticipating forecasting
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Origin of predicting

Latin, praedictus (foretold)

Terms with predicting included in their meaning

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expectation
the act of expecting or predicting something
prediction
the act of predicting future events
prediction
predicting future events or trends
prediction
person predicting future events based on current trends
clarity
understanding past events is easier than predicting future ones
general use
useful in predicting future events or outcomes
disaster predictor
person predicting disaster or misfortune
meteorology
the science of predicting future weather conditions

Examples of predicting in a sentence

  • Predicting election outcomes can be unpredictable.
  • Predicting involves analyzing past data trends.
  • The company invested in predicting to forecast sales.
  • The predicting analyst foresaw the market crash.
  • Predicting models are essential for accurate forecasts.

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  1. French:prévision, prédictif, ...
  2. German:Vorhersagen, vorhersagend, ...
  3. Italian:previsione, previsionale, ...
  4. Spanish:predicción, predictivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:previsão, antecipatório, ...
  6. Chinese:预测, 预测的, ...
  7. Japanese:予測, 予測の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنَبُّؤ, مُتَنَبِّئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיבּוּי, מְנַבֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:предсказание, предсказывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогнозування, прогнозований, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वानुमान, भविष्यसूचक, ...
predict
prɪˈdɪkt

Definition of predict - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
forecastingestimate or forecast based on present data or trends
  • Economists predict a rise in inflation.
anticipate forecast project
2.
theory implicationTECH.imply an outcome based on a theory or lawTECH.
  • The theory predicts an increase in temperature.
anticipate forecast
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Expressions with predict

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foresee a negative outcome
The analysts predict doom and gloom for the company's future.

Origin of predict

Latin, praedicere (to say before)

Examples of predict in a sentence

  • Analysts predict a drop in the stock market.
  • The model predicts a shift in consumer behavior.
  • Scientists predict changes in the ecosystem due to climate change.

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  1. French:prévoir, prédire, ...
  2. German:vorhersagen, voraussagen, ...
  3. Italian:prevedere, ipotizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:predecir, vaticinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:prever, antecipar, ...
  6. Chinese:预计, 预测, ...
  7. Japanese:予測する, 示唆する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَقَّعَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לַחֲזוֹת, לְנַבֵּא, ...
  10. Russian:прогнозировать, предсказать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогнозувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वानुमान करना, ...
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