prediction

[prɪˈdɪkʃən]

prediction Definition

• 1. a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future
• 2. the act of making such a statement

Using prediction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prediction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The prediction of rain turned out to be accurate.

• Example

  Her prediction about the election results was wrong.

• Example

  The company's sales predictions for the year were optimistic.

• Example

  The astrologer made several predictions about my future.

prediction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prediction

• forecast
• prognosis
• prophecy
• projection
• estimate

Antonyms for prediction

• retrospection
• hindsight

Idioms Using prediction

• a safe prediction

  a prediction that is almost certain to come true

  Example

  It's a safe prediction that the sun will rise tomorrow.

• go on record with a prediction

  to publicly state a prediction

  Example

  The analyst went on record with a prediction that the company's profits would increase by 20%.

• fulfill a prediction

  to cause a prediction to come true

  Example

  The team fulfilled the coach's prediction by winning the championship.

Phrases with prediction

• self-fulfilling prophecy

  a prediction that causes itself to come true due to the simple fact that the prediction was made

  Example

  He believed he would fail the test, and his negative attitude became a self-fulfilling prophecy.

• prediction market

  a speculative market designed so that prices can be interpreted as probabilities and used to make predictions

  Example

  Prediction markets have been used to forecast the outcomes of political elections and sporting events.

• prediction error

  the difference between the predicted value of a variable and its actual value

  Example

  The prediction error for the stock price was larger than expected, causing investors to lose money.

Origins of prediction

from Latin 'praedictio', meaning 'foretelling'

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Summary: prediction in Brief

A 'prediction' [prɪˈdɪkʃən] is a statement about what will or might happen in the future. It can be made about anything from the weather to the stock market, and can be based on data or intuition. Examples include 'The astrologer made several predictions about my future,' and 'The company's sales predictions for the year were optimistic.' 'Prediction' extends into phrases like 'self-fulfilling prophecy,' and idioms like 'a safe prediction,' denoting a high probability of occurrence.