Background for predicting

predicting

/prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/

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verb

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

Examples :

"Based on the dark clouds, the weather forecast is predicting rain this afternoon. "

outcome future time possibility

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verb

(of theories, laws, etc.) To imply.

Examples :

"Newton's law of gravity is predicting that objects will fall downwards. "

theory science philosophy

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verb

To make predictions.

Examples :

"The weather app is predicting rain for tomorrow. "

future possibility time

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verb

To direct a ranged weapon against a target by means of a predictor.

Examples :

"The anti-aircraft gun was predicting the bomber's flight path using a complex targeting system. "

military weapon technology direction

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noun

Examples :

"The weather predicting for tomorrow is a sunny day. "

future outcome possibility