Meaning & use
prediction
A statement about what someone believes will happen in the future, based on evidence or judgment.
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The weather service issued a prediction of heavy snow for the weekend.
Her prediction that sales would rise turned out to be correct.
A note on using this word
Prediction pairs naturally with the verb 'make,' as in 'make a prediction,' rather than 'do' or 'give.'
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