Pronunciation

/pɪˈrekt/

Definitions

Noun

• Prediction: The act or process of forecasting or estimating future events or outcomes based on present evidence or knowledge. For example: “The meteorologist made a weather prediction for tomorrow.”
• Predictor: A person or thing that forecasts or indicates what is likely to happen. For example: “This economic indicator is often a predictor of market trends.”

Verb

• To predict: To forecast or anticipate the occurrence of something with some degree of confidence. For example: “The scientist predicted the discovery of a new species.”
• To predetermine: To decide beforehand or establish as a certainty. For example: “The winner was predetermined by their impressive performance.”

Adjective

• Predictable: Characterized by easily foreseen or expected behavior. For example: “Her routine is so predictable; you can almost set your watch by it.”

Adverb

• Predictably: In a manner that can be anticipated or expected. For example: “The results were predictable, given the circumstances.”

Phrases

• “Predict the outcome” means to forecast the result of an event.
• “Make a prediction” is the act of forming an estimate about the future.
• “A predictive model” refers to a system that estimates future events based on past data.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The economist’s prediction for GDP growth was accurate.”
• Verb: “The doctor predicted that the patient would recover within a week.”
• Adjective: “The exam results were predictable, with top students scoring high.”
• Adverb: “His behavior was predictably erratic during times of stress.”

Synonyms

• Forecast
• Anticipate
• Estimate
• Presage
• Tell (in advance)
• Project
• Guess (with some confidence)