Prediction

forecast prognosis anticipation

Prediction is an anticipation of a future event or outcome. It can be based on experience, knowledge, or reasoning.

/prɪˈdɪkʃən/

From Old French prediccion, from Latin praedictionem (ablative of praedictio), from prae- 'before' + dicere 'to declare'.

anticipation forecast prognosis

cognition expectation

forecast estimate speculation

inference reasoning

abstract concept cognitive process