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

Instead of betting against a sportsbook, prediction market users trade contracts with each other, and prices change based on what people are willing to buy and sell. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026

There have been times when that prediction was teetering but England has risen to the occasion. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026

But prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have opened the door for bets unthinkable in the past. — Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

These tests both provide information to individualize your risk prediction for cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 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