noun
prognostication
prahg-nahs-tih-KAY-shun/prɑːɡˌnɑːstɪˈkeɪʃn/
A prediction about what will happen in the future.
The observer's storm sketch records a prognostication based on current weather conditions.
Etymology
The verb “foretell” becomes a noun for the act of forecasting from present signs, especially medical signs. The word also names the prediction produced by that act.
In context
can we improve prognostication or predict action so prognosticating how long patients may live
More examples
- The economist offers a gloomy prognostication about next year's job market.
- His confident prognostications rarely come true.
- Despite early prognostications of failure, the restaurant thrives.
Forms
prognostication · prognostications
prognosticate verb — To predict what will happen next.
Similar words
- prediction
- A more common, less formal word for a future claim.
- forecast
- Usually a practical prediction based on data or trends.