Prediction: meaning, definitions and examples

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prediction

[ prɪˈdɪkʃ(ə)n ]

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future events

A statement about what will happen in the future, based on knowledge or experience.

Synonyms

forecast, prognostication, prophecy

Examples of usage

Her prediction about the outcome of the election was surprisingly accurate.
The weather forecast includes predictions of heavy rain for tomorrow.
No one believed his predictions about the stock market, but he turned out to be right.

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psychic ability

A statement about what will happen in the future, believed to be revealed by supernatural means.

Synonyms

foretelling, prophecy

Examples of usage

She claimed to have a prediction about a major event that would occur next year.
The psychic's predictions were eerily accurate.
Many people seek out fortune tellers for predictions about their future.

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sports or competition

An estimate of a score or result in a game or contest.

Synonyms

estimate, forecast, projection

Examples of usage

His prediction for the final score of the match was way off.
The pundit's predictions for the tournament winner were widely discussed.
Making accurate predictions in sports betting can be challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "prediction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 predição

🇮🇳 पूर्वानुमान

🇩🇪 Vorhersage

🇮🇩 ramalan

🇺🇦 передбачення

🇵🇱 przewidywanie

🇯🇵 予測 (yosoku)

🇫🇷 prédiction

🇪🇸 predicción

🇹🇷 tahmin

🇰🇷 예측 (yecheug)

🇸🇦 تنبؤ

🇨🇿 předpověď

🇸🇰 predpoveď

🇨🇳 预测 (yùcè)

🇸🇮 napoved

🇮🇸 spá

🇰🇿 болжам

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველება

🇦🇿 proqnoz

🇲🇽 predicción

Word origin

The word 'prediction' has its origins in the Latin word 'praedictio', which means a foretelling or prediction. The concept of predicting future events has been a part of human history for centuries, with various cultures and individuals claiming to have the ability to foresee what is to come. From weather forecasts to psychic predictions, the idea of predicting the future continues to intrigue and fascinate people around the world.