prediction

Everyday

1. A prediction is a guess about what will happen in the future, often based on facts or evidence. tree →
2. A prediction is the act of saying what will happen. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons pupils make a prediction before an experiment and then test it: «I predict the ice will melt faster in the sun.» In maths, data patterns help make predictions. In everyday life the weather forecast is a prediction. Phrases: make a prediction, my prediction is, test your prediction.

Examples

• My prediction is that the heavier ball will fall faster. tree →
• Write your prediction before you start the experiment. tree →
• The weather prediction said it would rain. tree →
• Her prediction turned out to be right. tree →
• Use the pattern to make a prediction for the next number. tree →
• Nobody's prediction of the score was correct. tree →
• Our Mayblossom will be happy in spite of her predictions.’ tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: predict; adjective: predictable. A prediction is not a wild guess; it uses what you know. In science, if the result does not match the prediction, you write why.