prognostication

noun

(ˌ)präg-ˌnä-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce prognostication (audio)
Definition of prognosticationnext
1
as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future the complete fulfillment of his prognostication surprised even him

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2
as in premonition
a feeling that something bad will happen at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger

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Recent Examples of prognostication But that leaves room for another dark horse to ride into the roster discussion after being overlooked during the offseason program prognostications. — Mike Kaye may 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026 That prognostication proved prescient. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026 But that can be entirely changed by events beyond anyone's prognostication at this stage. — Jon Keller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Those immediate prognostications, however, are often fool's errands. — Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prognostication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostication
  1. prediction
  2. premonition
  3. forecasting
  4. feel
  5. forecast
  6. fear
  7. predicting
  8. suspicion
Noun
  • The group’s predictions are nightmarish and agonizing to even contemplate.
    — Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jason Trost Smarkets founder The first choice, though, would be for Smarkets to run as a prediction markets exchange regulated under the CFTC, Trost said.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prediction
Noun
  • In this high silk topper The Big Bambino was on top of the world with no premonition that a serious throat ailment would lead to his death in a few short years.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But Naipaul reminds us about how ubiquitous premonitions of catastrophe and doom were in the 1970s.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of premonition
Noun
  • Demand planning capabilities on the Blue Yonder Platform utilize patented algorithms and advanced machine learning models to ensure that demand forecasting is not only highly accurate, but reliable.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That is a forecasting problem, and attribution is most of the answer, because nothing can be forecast that cannot be seen by business unit.
    — Sanjay Srivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecasting
Noun
  • Deep green walls, mustard accents, and natural wood create the feel of a high-end summer camp for grown-ups.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a period that hasn’t yet been depicted in the franchise, so Levy and his production team had to come up with new sets and designs that were still consistent with the overall feel of Star Wars.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
Noun
  • Stay alert, keep an eye on the forecast and be ready to take shelter if a warning is issued.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These odds will likely rise significantly for 2027, based on the latest forecasts.
    — Dan Peck, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of forecast
Noun
  • The quake initially triggered fears of a tsunami, and a warning from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, issuing alerts to stay away from beaches and calls for people to evacuate.
    — Jason Volack, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobita Cortes, a United Methodist pastor in Chicago, said that fear has changed the rhythms of her community.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fear
Noun
  • With the 2025 college football season on the horizon, months of previewing and predicting soon will be in the rearview mirror.
    — Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of predicting
Noun
  • Though the 34 cameras have been mounted at intersections throughout the city for several years, there's a new wave of suspicion about them and the way they're utilized by law enforcement.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Without an arrest, swirling suspicions were having their own corrosive effects on Incline Village, resident Michelle Pettibone said.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspicion

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“Prognostication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostication. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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