Prediction Meaning
/pɹɪˈdɪkʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA statement of what will happen in the future.
nounA probability estimation based on statistical methods.
Sentence Examples
The prediction was falsified by the result.
I'm afraid your prediction was wide of the mark.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Based on current trends, the economist made an accurate ____ about next quarter's profits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The economist's ____ that inflation would fall proved accurate within six months.
Word Origin & History
Learned borrowing from Latin praedictiō, praedictiōnis; equivalent to predict + -ion. Compare the Germanic equivalents forespeaking, foretale, foretelling.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Based on current trends, the economist made an accurate ____ about next quarter's profits.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The economist's ____ that inflation would fall proved accurate within six months.