prognostication

• Substantiv, das eine Vorhersage, Prognose oder ein Zeichen eines zukünftigen Ereignisses bezeichnet, oft eine formelle oder prophetische Aussage darüber, was geschehen wird.

A noun referring to a prediction, forecast, or sign of a future event, often implying a formal or prophetic statement about what is to come.

1. A sign of something about to happenC1formal

   An indication or omen that suggests a future event.

   Vorzeichen

   • The dark clouds were a prognostication of the coming storm.
   • The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a prognostication of an economic downturn.
   • Ancient people often viewed a comet as a prognostication of great change.

   Synonymeauguryforetokenharbingeromenportentpresageprognosticsign

2. A statement made about the futureC1formal

   A prediction or forecast about what will happen.

   Prognose

   • The economist's prognostication about inflation proved accurate.
   • His prognostication that the team would win the championship was met with skepticism.
   • The weather forecaster's prognostication of heavy rain kept people indoors.

   Synonymeauguryforecastpredictionprognosisprophecy

3. Knowledge of the future (often from a divine source)C2formal

   The act of foretelling future events, often believed to be obtained through divine or supernatural means.

   Vorhersage

   • The oracle's prognostication was sought by kings and generals.
   • In ancient Greece, prognostication was often linked to the gods.
   • The prophet's prognostication of peace was welcomed by the people.

   Synonymeaugurydivinationforetellingprophecysoothsayingvaticination

   Antonymehindsightretrospection