prognostication
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/prɑːɡˌnɑːstɪˈkeɪʃn/
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/prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃn/
A prediction about what will happen in the future.
The scientist's prognostications about the weather were surprisingly accurate.
科学家对天气的预测出人意料地准确。