Definition of Prediction

a forecast of what will most likely take place in the future

Examples of Prediction in a sentence

A prediction could be made regarding the outcome of a random car accident on the dangerous road based on the number of deaths that occur on that road every year.  🔊

Dr. Francis made a prediction that his patient’s health would deteriorate since he stated he will continue to smoke cigarettes and eat unhealthy food.  🔊

During March Madness, many basketball fanatics will make a prediction for which NBA basketball team will win the tournament based on their knowledge of those teams.  🔊

A meteorologist usually will make a prediction of the daily weather by analyzing maps and patterns of weather in approaching areas.  🔊

At the fast rate of humans using nonrenewable resources, scientists make a prediction that the earth will be deprived of certain natural resources for the coming generations.  🔊

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