prediction

noun

pri-ˈdik-shən How to pronounce prediction (audio)
Definition of predictionnext
as in predicting
a declaration that something will happen in the future we were all amazed when the fortune-teller's predictions turned out to be true

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Recent Examples of prediction As more states move to rein in prediction markets within their borders, Friday’s petition lands in the middle of a growing showdown with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 31 July 2026 The state of New York is suing prediction market Kalshi to stop it from operating in the state, arguing the platform amounts to unlicensed gambling. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Though Clemens fell behind 0-2 in the count, Gray, who had hit two of the Twins’ previous three grand slams, made his prediction to Bell and Alex Jackson. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Continue reading … OPINION LES RUBIN — John Adams made a terrifying prediction. — FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prediction
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  1. predicting
  2. forecast
  3. forecasting
  4. prophecy
Noun
  • With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • The forecast may stay unsettled into next week as some of the models indicate a system forming offshore, but those details remain hazy at this point.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Exxon shares retreated about 2% in premarket trading on Friday as it’s adjusted per-share profit narrowly missed forecasts.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • Trimmed and core measures, meanwhile, have the better forecasting record on where inflation is heading.
    — Brandy Hadley, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Equipped with digital-twin smart controls and advanced geological forecasting systems, Navigator established a global benchmark for long-distance, large-diameter shield tunneling.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • Killing children and other innocent Palestinians, then stealing land under a false prophecy is not defending Israel.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • While not always negative, transference can replace curiosity with assumptions, leading to self-fulfilling prophecies.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of prophecy

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