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

The quest for fast, accurate wildfire predictions FireSat is the latest step in Cal Fire’s yearslong effort to improve wildfire detection and assessment. — Reeti Malhotra july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

There is a difference, however, between the default belief that certain predictions are wrong and the default belief that certain predictions are embarrassing. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

The new facility will allow scientists and engineers to analyze used fuel cores, comparing real-world performance data with predictions from advanced design and testing processes. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Expect the pressure to continue, even as revenue predictions look up. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 24 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