prediction Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
    anticipation; prevision.
  2. noun a statement made about the future
    forecasting; prognostication; foretelling.

WordNet

Pre*dic"tion noun
Etymology
L. praedictio: cf. F. prédiction.
Definitions
  1. The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.
    The predictions of cold and long winters. Bacon.
    Syn. -- Prophecy; prognostication; foreboding; augury; divination; soothsaying; vaticination.

Webster 1913