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Predicting: meaning, definitions and examples

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predicting

 

[ prɪˈdɪktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

future

To predict means to say what you think will happen in the future. It involves making an educated guess or forecast based on current information or trends. Predicting is often used in various fields such as weather forecasting, stock market analysis, and sports betting.

Synonyms

anticipate, forecast, foretell.

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Word Description / Examples
predicting

Commonly used in general conversations to describe the act of making an educated guess about the future, often based on some current knowledge or trends.

  • She is predicting that it will rain tomorrow based on the weather patterns.
  • They are predicting a rise in stock prices next quarter.
forecast

Commonly used in formal or technical contexts such as meteorology, finance, and economics, often involving systematic analysis and reporting.

  • The weather forecast indicates sunny skies for the weekend.
  • The economic forecast predicts steady growth over the next year.
anticipate

Used to express expectation or looking forward to something, often with a sense of preparedness or excitement.

  • We anticipate a large turnout at the concert.
  • He anticipates his promotion with great enthusiasm.
foretell

Often associated with mystical or supernatural connotations, typically used in the context of prophets or seers predicting future events.

  • The ancient oracle was said to foretell the fall of the empire.
  • Can anyone truly foretell what the future holds?

Examples of usage

  • Experts are predicting that the economy will recover by the end of the year.
  • She predicted that it would rain tomorrow based on the dark clouds in the sky.
  • The psychic predicted that the couple would have twin babies.
  • The software uses algorithms to predict customer behavior.
  • The professor is predicting a surge in enrollment for the upcoming semester.

Translations

Translations of the word "predicting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prever

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान लगाना

🇩🇪 vorhersagen

🇮🇩 meramalkan

🇺🇦 передбачати

🇵🇱 przewidywać

🇯🇵 予測する (yosoku suru)

🇫🇷 prédire

🇪🇸 predecir

🇹🇷 tahmin etmek

🇰🇷 예측하다 (yecchuk hada)

🇸🇦 التنبؤ (altanabu)

🇨🇿 předpovídat

🇸🇰 predpovedať

🇨🇳 预测 (yùcè)

🇸🇮 napovedovati

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжам жасау

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება (ts'inasts'armet'q'veleba)

🇦🇿 təxmin etmək

🇲🇽 predecir

Etymology

The word 'predicting' is derived from the Latin word 'praedīcere', which means 'to foretell'. The concept of predicting the future has been a part of human history for centuries, with people using various methods such as astrology, divination, and prophecy. In modern times, predicting has become more data-driven and analytical, with the use of advanced technology and algorithms to forecast outcomes.

See also: predictability, predictable, predictably, predicted, prediction, predictions, predictive, predictor, underpredict, unpredictability, unpredictable, unpredictably, unpredicted.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,184 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.