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prediction

[/prɪˈdɪkʃən/]
nounfemininepl: predictions / predições
predição
1. a statement or claim that something will happen in the future
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
A predição do tempo diz que vai chover amanhã.
2. the act or process of predicting future events based on current information or patterns
The prediction of stock market trends is difficult.
A predição das tendências do mercado de ações é difícil.
3. a forecast or prophecy
His prediction about the election outcome proved to be accurate.
Sua predição sobre o resultado da eleição provou ser precisa.
Synonyms
forecastprophecyprognosisprognostication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
predição
most common usage
General Brazilian
previsão
commonly used for weather and general forecasts
Portugal
predição
formal and technical contexts
Portugal
previsão
more common in everyday usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a prediction
accurate prediction
bold prediction
self-fulfilling prediction
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