prediction
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: predictions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A statement of what will happen in the future.
Noun
Examples
make predictions about something
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A probability estimation based on statistical methods.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prediction” mean?
A statement of what will happen in the future.
Is “prediction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.