Prediction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A statement made about the future.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The weather forecast was a prediction that the storm would pass by the end of the week.
- Her prediction that the company would go bankrupt proved to be correct.
- The economist's prediction of a recession was widely reported in the media.
- The fortune teller made a prediction that I would meet my future partner within the year.
- The team's prediction of a win was based on their past performance and the opponent's weaknesses.
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Meaning 2
The act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The meteorologist's prediction of heavy rain proved to be accurate.
- The team's chances of winning the championship were strengthened by a computer's prediction.
- The fortune teller made a prediction that the young woman would meet her soulmate soon.
- A scientist's prediction about the dangers of climate change has come true.
- The expert's prediction that the housing market would collapse sent shockwaves through the industry.