prediction
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
prediction
English
Noun Top 14,646
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Definition
A statement of what will happen in the future.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin praedictiō, praedictiōnis; equivalent to predict + -ion. Compare the Germanic equivalents forespeaking, foretale, foretelling.
Example Sentences
- "make predictions about something"
- "correct prediction"
- "offer up a prediction"
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