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

While the major pro leagues have entered into lucrative partnerships with sports-betting and prediction-market companies, the NCAA has consistently expressed opposition to gambling on sports. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026

Stay ahead of every moment, from theme predictions to who’s wearing who. —Emma Cline, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026

When insider trading is the whole point George Mason University professor Robin Hanson, who helped develop the market scoring rule used by many prediction markets, said people with inside information should be on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026

The wide-ranging conversation also included a bold quarterback prediction and reflections on watching the NFL draft as a bystander for the first time in two decades. —Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 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