Prediction - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Prediction :  (noun)
1: the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) [syn: anticipation, prevision]
2: a statement made about the future [syn: foretelling, forecasting, prognostication]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Prediction : \Pre*dic"tion\, n. [L. praedictio: cf. F. pr['e]diction.] The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.

The predictions of cold and long winters. --Bacon.

Syn: Prophecy; prognostication; foreboding; augury; divination; soothsaying; vaticination.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Prediction

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OCThrasher: #Godalways1st And I think Bad Girls are #playedout except for @missnatalienunn lol! 2010 Good Girls will prevail, my Prediction!
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