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predicting

v. · n.
US //pɹiˈdɪktɪŋ// UK //pɹɪdˈɪktɪŋ// pre·dict·ing
  1. 1 saying what will happen (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    saying what you think will happen in the future.

    stating or estimating that a specific event will happen in the future. Transitive — usually takes a direct object or a 'that' clause.

    Example

    Predicting the weather is difficult because it changes so quickly.

    Example

    Predicting the long-term effects of the new policy requires a sophisticated understanding of both economic theory and local social dynamics.
  2. 2 the act of forecasting (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the process of making a guess about the future.

    the action or process of making a prediction. Often functions as a gerund in subject or object positions.

    Example

    The predicting of market trends is a full-time job for many experts.

    Example

    The accurate predicting of seismic activity remains one of the most significant challenges facing modern geologists.

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