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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