prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something that is predicted : forecast

Synonyms of prediction

• predicting
• forecast
• forecasting
• prophecy

Examples of prediction in a Sentence

Journalists have begun making predictions about the winner of the coming election.

Despite predictions that the store would fail, it has done very well.

The figures and statistics are used for the prediction of future economic trends.

Recent Examples on the Web

The key, then, is to see how significantly this data departs from the standard prediction. —Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026

The show will incorporate prediction market information and polling, though the duo don’t plan on partnering financially with the major prediction markets. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026

This prediction bore out around 2020, when China’s warhead stockpiles overtook those of France. —Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026

The defense appears to anticipate that state prosecutors may call witnesses to offer psychiatric predictions. —Emerson Clarridge updated March 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prediction

• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• infliction
• nonfiction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction

Kids Definition

prediction

noun

pre·​dic·​tion pri-ˈdik-shən 

1

: an act of predicting

2

: something predicted : forecast

a prediction that there would be an earthquake

predictive

-ˈdik-tiv

adjective