noun
prediction
prih-DIK-shuhn/prɪˈdɪkʃn/
A statement about what will happen or the act of making one.
The forecaster's prediction shows rain approaching the sunny town.
Etymology
The pieces describe “saying beforehand.” The noun can name not only the act of foretelling but also its result: a statement about an event expected to happen.
In context
we will also have to develop uh uh sources of energy, old and new, and uh it would be my prediction that we will move in that direction.
More examples
- Accurate prediction of earthquakes remains difficult.
- The two experts make different predictions about housing prices.
- My prediction is that our team will win tonight.
Forms
prediction · predictions
predict verb — To state what will happen in advance.
predictive adjective — Indicating what is likely to happen.
Similar words
- forecast
- Often emphasizes evidence-based estimates, especially of weather or economic conditions.
- projection
- Estimates future results by extending current trends or stated assumptions.
- prophecy
- Often suggests divine inspiration rather than reasoning from available evidence.