Prediction

usgb/prɪˈdɪkʃn/
noun

A statement about what you think will happen in the future, based on knowledge or experience.

Doctors made a prediction about when the patient might fully recover.
Visual representation of "prediction" - A statement about what you think will happen in the future, based on knowledge or experience.

Often appears as...

  • make a prediction
  • forecast prediction
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Reality Check

Predictions are educated guesses about the future, not facts.

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Her prediction that the concert would sell out was just speculation.
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Personal Opinion

Predictions often reflect someone's personal opinion or belief.

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His prediction that robots will replace jobs is his own view.
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Not Always Accurate

Predictions can be wrong, as they're based on current knowledge.

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Her weather prediction was incorrect; it didn't rain at all.
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