as in predicts
to tell of or describe beforehand
using current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
25 June 2026 -
Investors should prioritize management alignment over earnings forecasts, as executive behavior often predicts future success.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Prognosticates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognosticates. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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