prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce prognostication (audio)
Definition of prognosticationnext
1
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him

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2
as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger

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Recent Examples of prognostication This long-suffering Knicks fan said his rationale for including the prognostication may have had more to do with rhyming than any actual belief. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 But that leaves room for another dark horse to ride into the roster discussion after being overlooked during the offseason program prognostications. — Mike Kaye may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026 That prognostication proved prescient. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 But that can be entirely changed by events beyond anyone's prognostication at this stage. — Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognostication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
  1. prediction
  2. premonition
  3. forecasting
  4. feel
  5. forecast
  6. fear
  7. predicting
  8. suspicion
Noun
  • The model uses a World Reasoning Action Model (WRAM) architecture that connects reasoning, prediction and physical action, allowing robots to interpret instructions, anticipate outcomes and translate decisions into movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Forecasters caution, however, that these predictions are just that, predictions.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of prediction
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  • But these were mere hints and premonitions of the kind of sway that humans now hold.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Last year, Vandermeer’s premonition came true in a very personal way.
    — Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of premonition
Noun
  • Satellites support communication networks, provide navigation signals and deliver information used for weather forecasting.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Fortran also remains important in scientific computing, including weather forecasting and nuclear reactor safety analysis.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The drums don’t get the lifelike feel from the buds' higher playback quality; cymbals in particular lack sizzle.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Still, the latest forecasts can help provide a roadmap for cities to prepare for potential impacts and allocate resources.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The government will report Thursday on growth for the July-September quarter, which is expected to reach 3%, according to a forecast by data provider FactSet.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • Fortune recently reported on wealthy parents’ growing fear that their fortunes will sap their children’s drive.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Coupled with job-displacement fears from AI, opponents now point to the facilities as a physical symbol of who benefits from the boom and who gets stuck with the bill.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fear
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
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  • Russia has not taken responsibility for the attacks, but suspicion has fallen on Moscow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • But under the weight of those allegations, state officials say the once-collaborative rapport between the federal government and state leaders has in some cases given way to a deep sense of suspicion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspicion

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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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