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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

prediction

/pɹiˈdɪkʃən/

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What does prediction mean?

noun

  1. A statement of what will happen in the future.
  2. A probability estimation based on statistical methods.

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IPA pronunciation

/pɹiˈdɪkʃən/

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Miss Anthony was greatly depressed by the episode, and she was not comforted by a prediction one man made after the meeting.
Anna Howard Shaw; Elizabeth Garver JordanThe Story of a PioneerProject Gutenberg ebook #354
The prediction seemed foolish as far as immediate appearances were concemed, for Rose had an excellent pulse and no trace of fever.
Victor MacClureShe Stands AccusedProject Gutenberg ebook #488
More book examples (3)
In a few cases, however, such exceptional information as knowing the date of conception does not lead to an absolutely accurate prediction.
J. Morris (Josiah Morris) SlemonsThe Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During PregnancyProject Gutenberg ebook #7129
He perched on a limb, and between dressing his plumage and pecking at last year's sour dried berries, he sent abroad his prediction.
Gene Stratton-PorterThe Song of the CardinalProject Gutenberg ebook #533
And in proof of this prediction and revelation, there is the chapel of the Madonna della Guardia, rich and flourishing at this day.
Charles DickensPictures from ItalyProject Gutenberg ebook #650