Definition of
prediction has definitions from the field of psychology
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[ noun ] (psychology) the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

Synonyms

anticipation prevision foresight

Used in print

("Editorials"...)

It is being fought , moreover , in fairly close correspondence with the predictions of the soothsayers of the think_factories .

(J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)

Beyond a_few million kilometers from the Earth , but still in the region of the Earth 's orbit , a prediction of the flux of dust is even more unreliable .

Related terms

reasoning projection prophecy prefiguration predict

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[ noun ] a statement made about the future

Synonyms

forecasting prognostication foretelling

Related terms

statement horoscope prognosis prophecy meteorology fortunetelling extropy predict

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Rhymes with

jurisdiction diction addiction interdiction contradiction benediction jurisdiction depiction edition reduction sedition seduction crucifixion eviction deduction addition audition edition induction tradition erudition expedition extradition fiction condition rendition precondition recondition distinction extinction reduction friction reintroduction introduction production overproduction dereliction reproduction constriction nonfiction conduction abduction restriction infliction conviction affliction redemption emission detection rejection reaction clinician remission glorification indemnification fabrication erection mummification gentrification reelection lubrication electrification publication detoxification defection specification simplification election telecommunication abdication syndication trepidation liquidation intimidation admission ejection rejection mediation repudiation radiation remediation irradiation titian oversimplification secession deletion recession pretension retention repression reception eruption precession direction disinfection reflection infection advection midsection consideration substantiation initiation gradation negotiation differentiation glaciation hydration dehydration reconsideration appreciation association depreciation injection objection elation emotion inaction exaction overreaction cushion tactician prevention revulsion resumption recognition ignition redemption suction dissection action section auction extinction eruption detention depression egyptian reception deception depletion overprotection concoction protection westernization institution globalization instigation rumination organisation computerization civilization monopolization generalization substitution mobilization dilution characterization mitigation resuscitation subsidization maximization desalination restitution equalization fertilization commercialization cetacean internationalization devotion harmonization miniaturization sterilization invitation interpretation limitation cultivation colonization standardization rationalization stalinization gravitation desertion levitation inactivation industrialization decapitation cogitation centralization titillation vulgarization polarization normalization solicitation socialization fumigation demotion irritation urbanization recrimination demoralization

Phonetic and Homophones

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