Prognostication
noun
The act of making a prediction or forecast.
The meteorologist's prognostication of tomorrow's weather proved to be accurate.
Often appears as...
- accurate prognostication
- weather prognostication
noun
A prediction about how something, such as an illness, will develop.
The doctor made a positive prognostication about the patient's recovery.
Often appears as...
- positive prognostication
- medical prognostication
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
The act of making a prediction or forecast.
The meteorologist's prognostication of tomorrow's weather proved to be accurate.
Often appears as...
- accurate prognostication
- weather prognostication
noun
A prediction about how something, such as an illness, will develop.
The doctor made a positive prognostication about the patient's recovery.
Often appears as...
- positive prognostication
- medical prognostication
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Prognostication is often used in discussions about the future, especially in scientific, economic, or technical fields.
His prognostication on the company's growth was backed by thorough market analysis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scientific
It can also refer to less formal predictions, like guessing outcomes of games or events.
Fans made joyful prognostications about their team winning.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Imply Expertise
Prognostication usually suggests the person making the prediction has some expertise or special knowledge.
The economist’s prognostication was highly valued at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Prognostication is often used in discussions about the future, especially in scientific, economic, or technical fields.
His prognostication on the company's growth was backed by thorough market analysis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scientific
It can also refer to less formal predictions, like guessing outcomes of games or events.
Fans made joyful prognostications about their team winning.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Imply Expertise
Prognostication usually suggests the person making the prediction has some expertise or special knowledge.
The economist’s prognostication was highly valued at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Prognostication is often used in discussions about the future, especially in scientific, economic, or technical fields.
His prognostication on the company's growth was backed by thorough market analysis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scientific
It can also refer to less formal predictions, like guessing outcomes of games or events.
Fans made joyful prognostications about their team winning.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Imply Expertise
Prognostication usually suggests the person making the prediction has some expertise or special knowledge.
The economist’s prognostication was highly valued at the conference.
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Quote examples
Rabih Alameddine
Lebanese Artist
Before prognostication, a disclaimer: I have never been able to pick a winner. Not that it has ever stopped me from trying to. Well, it has stopped me from buying stock, but let's not talk about that.
Quote examples
Rabih Alameddine
Lebanese Artist
Before prognostication, a disclaimer: I have never been able to pick a winner. Not that it has ever stopped me from trying to. Well, it has stopped me from buying stock, but let's not talk about that.
Example 1 of 1
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