Thesaurus results for PROGNOSTIC

prognostic

noun

präg-ˈnä-stik

Definition of prognostic

as in prediction

a declaration that something will happen in the future a prognostic of a global pandemic that turned out to be distressingly accurate

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Recent Examples of prognostic What is contained in this prognostic are rules or instructions by which to predict the very season, day, and hour of death coming to one who is sick, by the signs that are here set down. — David Treuer, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021

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Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition.

— Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
World Cup enthusiasm has given a jolt to prediction market platform Rothera, a joint venture between Susquehanna International Group and Robinhood.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of prediction

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For the most recent earnings season, these forecasting fruit flies buzzed around modeling 12% earnings growth for the quarter.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
This is because temperature measurements used in weather forecasting are taken in the shade and are not exposed to direct sunlight.

— Brian Bossak, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

Definition of forecasting

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When temperatures soar and rain is absent from the forecast, your fruit trees may suffer from excessive water loss, sunburn on the leaves, and stunted growth, all of which can disrupt the likelihood of future harvests.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
The forecast is for sweltering temperatures and a possibility of rain.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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