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 gambling business has been undergoing disruption thanks to online betting firms like DraftKings and FanDuel, not to mention prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026

Some research has also challenged the idea that prediction markets consistently outperform alternatives like polling or expert forecasts. —Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites. —Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 June 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