Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prediction
noun
/prɪˈdɪkʃən/
Definition
A statement about what will happen in the future based on current knowledge or evidence.
Examples
- The weather forecast gave a prediction of rain tomorrow.
- Her prediction about the game outcome was surprisingly accurate.
- Scientists made a prediction about climate change effects in the coming years.
Meaning
Prediction refers to the act of forecasting or estimating an event or outcome that is likely to occur, often based on reasoning or evidence.
Synonyms
- forecast
- projection
- prophecy
- guess
- estimate
