prognostication in WordNet English dictionary

1. a statement made about the future
   prediction  foretelling  forecasting  prognostication 
   
2. a sign of something about to happen
   "he looked for an omen before going into battle"
   omen  portent  presage  prognostic  prognostication  prodigy 
   
3. knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
   prophecy  prognostication  vaticination