B2
prediction vs projection
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| predictionnoun/prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/ | Meaning a statement about what you think will happen in the future | Goes with — | Example His prediction about the election result turned out to be correct. |
| projectionnoun/prəˈdʒek.ʃən/ | Meaning a guess about a future amount or trend, based on information you have now | Goes with sales projections | Example Our sales projections for next year look too optimistic. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
According to the latest , the city's population will double by 2050.