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.