prediction
/prɪˈdɪkʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /prɪˈdɪkʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /pri-ˈdik-shən/ (ame, mw)
prediction — noun
- predictionsingular
- predictionsplural
1. words in speech or writing that give someone's view of a future event or result
words in speech or writing that give someone's view of a future event or result
The weather app's prediction said heavy rain would reach Tainan by noon.
prediction + that-clause about the future
Mina laughed when Paul's prediction about the game came true.
prediction about + noun
The doctor's prediction gave the family hope before the long surgery.
Marcus's bold prediction about the election made Monday's front page after the debate.
A market prediction from the bank worried fruit sellers in Taitung.
- forecast
very close, especially for weather, business, and other evidence-based future statements
- projection
more formal and often used for numbers, growth, or costs
- prophecy
much less everyday and often linked to religion, fate, or literature
- outlook
broader and often means a general expectation rather than one clear statement
文法句型
make a prediction
prediction that + clause
prediction about [event]
用法筆記
Usually countable and often follows make. It commonly takes about + noun, and a that-clause is used when the exact future event is stated.
常見錯誤
2. the process of deciding likely future events from signs, facts, or earlier patte
the process of deciding likely future events from signs, facts, or earlier patterns
Better prediction of floods saved two riverside villages last year.
prediction of + noun
Computer prediction helps doctors at Chiayi Hospital choose safer treatment plans.
technical use in science and medicine
Accurate prediction stays hard when Green Island's sea winds change every hour.
Prediction of ticket sales shaped the theater's summer budget.
In Hualien, wave prediction helped harbor crews move boats before the storm.
- forecasting
a close process word, especially in weather and business contexts
- modelling
more technical and often refers to building a system for making predictions
- estimation
broader and not limited to future events
- projection
often used when the process produces future numbers or trends
文法句型
prediction of floods
prediction of ticket sales
accurate prediction
用法筆記
Often found in technical writing and planning talk rather than everyday conversation. Common with of + noun when talking about weather, disease, sales, or risk.