Word
predicting
Phoneticspre·dict·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹiˈdɪktɪŋ/
UK/pɹɪdˈɪktɪŋ/
Definitions
01saying what will happen
B1 · Intermediate
v. saying what you think will happen in the future.
v. stating or estimating that a specific event will happen in the future. Transitive — usually takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.
“Predicting the weather is difficult because it changes so quickly.”
“Predicting the long-term effects of the new policy requires a sophisticated understanding of both economic theory and local social dynamics.”
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02the act of forecasting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of making a guess about the future.
n. the action or process of making a prediction. Often functions as a gerund in subject or object positions.
“The predicting of market trends is a full-time job for many experts.”
“The accurate predicting of seismic activity remains one of the most significant challenges facing modern geologists.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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