Pre*dic"tion (?), n. [L. praedictio: cf. F. pr'ediction.]
The act of foretelling; also, that which is foretold; prophecy.
The predictions of cold and long winters.
Bacon.
Syn. -- Prophecy; prognostication; foreboding; augury; divination; soothsaying; vaticination.
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