prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something that is predicted : forecast

Synonyms

• forecast
• forecasting
• predicting
• 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

Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025

My preseason prediction of nine wins feels very much in play. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025

On Sportstensor Sportstensor is a subnet designed to apply advanced modeling techniques to the world of sports prediction. —Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

The prediction was not based on a single model but rather on the average of multiple simulation and model runs. —Ryan French, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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