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vaticination

noun

və-ˌti-sə-ˈnā-shən

Definition of vaticination

as in prediction

a declaration that something will happen in the future the myopic prewar vaticinations that the conflict would be brief and relatively painless

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Read below for a list of the match card, a preview and predictions for how All In will shake out.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Code executed during that interruption altered the prediction machinery before the processor could use it.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of prediction

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At the same time, market forecasts expect adjusted EPS growth for the following fiscal quarter ending in August to moderate to 725%.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Nobody should mistake this for a forecast, and the voters themselves would be the first to tell you as well (except for one, anyway).

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of forecast

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Sportsfile via Getty Images There is also a broader forecasting problem.

— Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In a post on the NWS website, the forecasting office said the jet stream will remain in the northern half of the country through at least the first week of September.

— Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of forecasting

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There’s urgency to rediscover rhythm as Miller’s prophecy of scrutiny comes to pass, which necessitates decisive leadership.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
This mindset may even be beneficial; having negative ideas about aging is linked to worse health outcomes, almost like a self-fulfilling prophecy.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of prophecy

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But rather than placing a higher hurdle on the bill, the maneuver is considered a sign of its popularity as a temporary stopgap.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026

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