PREDICTION
prediction, anticipation, prevision
(noun) the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication
(noun) a statement made about the future
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
prediction (plural predictions)
A statement of what will happen in the future.
A probability estimation based on statistical methods.
Synonyms
• (statement about the future): forecast, foretale, foretelling, halseny, prognosis, prognostication
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*dic"tion, n. Etym: [L. praedictio: cf. F. prédiction.]
Definition: The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy. The predictions of cold and long winters. Bacon.
Syn.
– Prophecy; prognostication; foreboding; augury; divination; soothsaying; vaticination.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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