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Prediction

Verb / pri:ˈdɪkʃʌn / Another word for prediction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A statement about what you think will happen in the future.

Synonyms & similar words

anticipation prognostication forecasting prevision foretelling forecast prognostication prophecy projection expectation estimate guess anticipation presumption assumption conjecture surmise postulation speculation hypothesis theory supposition reckoning calculation foretelling

Synonyms by register

Formal

forecast prognostication anticipation estimation

Informal

guess hunch take shot in the dark

Literary

oracle presage augury

Antonyms

certainty fact reality knowledge proof verification

Common collocations

  • make a prediction
  • weather prediction
  • stock market prediction
  • accurate prediction
  • wild prediction
  • future prediction
  • expert prediction

Word family

noun prediction
verb predict
adjective predictive
adverb predictably

Usage note

While 'prediction' can refer to a confident statement about the future, it often implies a degree of uncertainty. It is commonly used in contexts like weather or financial forecasting.

Example sentences

  1. My prediction is that it will snow on Christmas Day.
  2. The weatherman's prediction was right - it's raining outside!
  3. I have a prediction that our team will win the game.
  4. Her prediction about the movie was accurate - it was really good!
  5. The teacher's prediction for my grade was correct - I got an A!

Quotes

  • The best way to predict your future is to create it.
  • Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future.
  • It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.

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