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Definition of predicted firing

: the firing at a point at which a moving target will arrive at the same time as the projectile according to predictions based on observations — compare lead entry 2 sense 3 g

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History and Etymology for predicted firing

from past participle of predict

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“Predicted firing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predicted%20firing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2020.

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