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Definition of overprediction

overprediction

/ˌoʊvɚprɪˈdɪkʃən/
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Plural:overpredictions
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overprediction Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of forecasting a value, frequency, or outcome that is higher or more significant than what actually occurs.

Example

"The climate model's overprediction of summer rainfall led to unnecessary agricultural interventions."

2

A specific forecast or estimate that exceeds the actual observed or realized value.

Example

"The financial report contained several overpredictions regarding the company's quarterly revenue growth."

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• Rhymes for overprediction

• Nearby Words

overpoweringly
overpraise
overpredict
overprediction
overpreparation
overprepare
overprepared

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'over-' with the noun 'prediction', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'praedicere' (to foretell).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overprediction. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overprediction
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