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prediction

/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/noun3 syllables

Prediction means: a statement made about the future.

Synonyms for prediction9

noun, as in a statement made about the future

foretelling, forecasting, prognostication

noun, as in the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

anticipation, prevision

also used for prediction

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What does prediction mean?2

noun

1

a statement made about the future

2

the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with prediction?12

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Prediction in a sentence

  • There are four major parts to the atmospheric problem: observation, understanding, prediction, and control.Zifre
  • Strange to say, his prediction has come true.unknown
  • Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.Hybrid
  • Marcus's prediction was spot on, as the results now show.sundown
  • It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future!darinmex
  • Many predictions were made, but none of those predictions came true.derpapottamus
  • It's hard to make predictions, especially about the future.Hybrid
  • I can't deny the truth now, as your predictions have come to fruition.Nuel

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Forms of prediction

as a noun

plural
predictions