prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something that is predicted : forecast

Synonyms of prediction

• predicting
• forecast
• forecasting
• prophecy

Examples of prediction in a Sentence

Journalists have begun making predictions about the winner of the coming election.

Despite predictions that the store would fail, it has done very well.

The figures and statistics are used for the prediction of future economic trends.

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement For many who work in climate, this season of extremes has revived the longstanding prediction that the effects of rising global temperatures will help drive a resurgence in concern among policymakers and the general public. — Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026

The highest call came from Blair’s fellow brokerage Raymond James at $800; the lowest was Stifel’s prediction of $190. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Whether prediction markets could aggregate useful data for forecasting wildfires remains an open question. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Forty years ago, a NASA scientist learned from her boss about the potential for global warming due to fossil fuels, with predictions of future heat domes and forest fires. — Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prediction

• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• infliction
• nonfiction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction

Kids Definition

prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something predicted : forecast

a prediction that there would be an earthquake

predictive

-ˈdik-tiv

adjective