prediction
nounattested in dialogue
- //pɹɪˈdɪkʃən//
A statement of what will happen in the future.
noun
- 1
A statement of what will happen in the future.
make predictions about something
correct prediction
offer up a prediction
incorrect prediction
- 2
A probability estimation based on statistical methods.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin praedictiō, praedictiōnis; equivalent to predict + -ion. Compare the Germanic equivalents forespeaking, foretale, foretelling.
Forms
- plural
- predictions
predicament · A definite class, state or condition.predict · To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a…predictable · Able to be predicted.
prediction · A statement of what will happen in the future.
prefect · The head of a department in France.prefer · To be in the habit of choosing something rather than…preferably · In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.