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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

prognostication

/prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does prognostication mean?

noun

The act of predicting or forecasting a future event or situation, often based on analysis or study of past events or trends.

Example

"The company's financial prognostication for the next quarter was overly optimistic, leading to a surprise loss."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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