prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃən
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Noun

1.
futurestatement about what will happen in the future
  • His prediction about the weather was accurate..
forecast prognostication
2.
mathematicsTECH.estimation based on statistical methodsTECH.
  • The prediction showed a 70% chance of rain.
forecast prognosis projection
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Expressions with prediction

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forecast of a very bad outcome
The scientist made a dire prediction about the effects of climate change.
market for trading contracts on event outcomes
The prediction market showed a high chance of rain tomorrow.

Origin of prediction

Latin, praedictio (a foretelling)

Terms with prediction included in their meaning

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willaux.v.
prediction
show future time
prediction
anticipated or considered likely to happen
weather
prediction of future weather conditions
evidence prediction
visible thing showing something exists or will happen
prediction
if things continue as they are now
prediction
sense that something is likely to happen
prediction future
express belief that something will not continue for long
prediction
perceive the truth about future events

Examples of prediction in a sentence

  • The prediction of a market crash caused panic.
  • The prediction indicated a rise in stock prices.
  • His prediction was based on complex algorithms.

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  1. French:prédiction, estimation, ...
  2. German:Vorhersage, ...
  3. Italian:predizione, stima, ...
  4. Spanish:predicción, ...
  5. Portuguese:prognóstico, predição, ...
  6. Chinese:预测, 预报, ...
  7. Japanese:予測, 推定, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنَبُّؤ, توقع, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחֲזִית, חִיזּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:предсказание, прогнозирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прогноз, ...
  12. Hindi:भविष्यवाणी, अनुमान, ...

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