Prediction vs. Forecast
Predictionnoun
A statement of what will happen in the future.
Predictionnoun
A probability estimation based on statistical methods.
Predictionnoun
The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.
Predictionnoun
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
Predictionnoun
a statement made about the future
Prediction
A prediction (Latin præ-, and dicere, ), or forecast, is a statement about a future event. They are often, but not always, based upon experience or knowledge.
Forecastverb
To estimate how something will be in the future.
Forecastverb
(obsolete) To contrive or plan beforehand.
Forecastnoun
An estimation of a future condition.
Forecastnoun
A prediction of the weather.
Forecastnoun
(betting) Exacta.
Forecastverb
To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
Forecastverb
To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for; as, to forecast the weather; to forecast prices.
Forecastverb
To contrive or plan beforehand.
Forecastnoun
Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
Forecastnoun
A calculation predicting future events; the foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation; as, the weather forecast.
Forecastnoun
a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
Forecastverb
predict in advance
Forecastverb
judge to be probable
Forecastverb
indicate by signs;
Forecastverb
predict or estimate (a future event or trend)
Forecastnoun
a calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.
