Predictions Meaning in English

word · lemma: prediction

US

pɹiˈdɪkʃənz

pri-DIK-shunz

UK

pɹɪdˈɪkʃənz

prid-IK-shunz

Definition

Statements about what you think will happen in the future, based on information, guessing, or analysis.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in formal and informal contexts to talk about the future in areas like weather, sports, or business. Common collocations: 'make predictions', 'accurate predictions', 'failed predictions'. Don't confuse with 'projections' (more about plans or data forecasts).

• Spanish: predicciones
• Portuguese (BR): previsões
• Portuguese (PT): previsões
• Chinese (Simplified): 预测
• Chinese (Traditional): 預測
• Hindi: पूर्वानुमान
• Arabic: توقعات
• Bengali: ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী - পূর্বাভাস
• Russian: прогнозы - предсказания
• Japanese: 予測 - 予言
• Vietnamese: dự đoán
• Korean: 예측 - 예언
• Turkish: tahminler - öngörüler
• Urdu: پیش گوئیاں
• Indonesian: prediksi - ramalan

Example Sentences

The weather report gave predictions for rain tomorrow.

basic

Her predictions about the exam were correct.

basic

Many people make predictions for the new year.

basic

His financial predictions helped us avoid a big loss.

natural

None of the experts' predictions came true this year.

natural

People love making wild predictions during election season.

natural