predict
Pronunciation: [prɪˈdɪkt]
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Context: "forecasting"
(verb) to say what you think will happen in the future. It's like making a guess about something that hasn't happened yet, often based on facts or evidence.
Example
The weather forecast predicts it will be sunny tomorrow.
Example
The scientist did not predict that the experiment would fail.
Example
What do you think the teacher will predict about the test results?
Context: "planning"
(verb) to figure out or guess about something before it occurs. This is often used in discussions about trends or future events.
Example
They predict that the population will grow by 10% in the next five years.
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It's hard to predict whether the team will win after their last loss.
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Can you predict how many stars we will see tonight?
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