prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən How to pronounce prediction (audio)
1
: an act of predicting
2
: something that is predicted : forecast

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.
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Look for ways to augment churn prediction and issue prevention. Mohan Mannava, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 However, Americans cannot legally participate in this prediction casino at the moment. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025 Compared with the tepid estimates from Johnson’s team, Hall last week shared a far rosier financial prediction on what video gambling machines would add. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025 The footage suddenly grabbed global attention and attracted significant activity on popular prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. Yun Li, CNBC, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for prediction

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prediction was in 1561

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“Prediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prediction. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

prediction

noun
pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən How to pronounce prediction (audio)
1
: an act of predicting
2
: something predicted : forecast
a prediction that there would be an earthquake
predictive
-ˈdik-tiv
adjective

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