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

If Fiala comes back early and healthy and if the team adapts quickly to the change in style, those predictions may prove overly dire. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

See Pete Sweeney’s Chiefs-Dolphins game prediction (and the betting line) here. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Kalshi and other sports prediction market operators argue the CFTC’s powers under the CEA preempt states from applying their gambling laws to regulate them. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

That’s the background to Mueller’s three predictions for the near-term future of AI in fashion. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 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