prediction

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prɪˈdɪkʃn/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular prediction

Plural predictions

1. (countable) A prediction is an idea or guess of what will happen in the future.

   The president gave a prediction as to whether or not the bill would be passed.

2. (countable) A prediction is a guess of the chance something will happen based on data.

   The prediction on who would win the election was off by 10%.

Related words

• predict