What, in the light of these definitions from the COED,
predict
state that (a specified event) will happen in the future.foresee
be aware of beforehand; predict.
are we to make of this headline in today’s Guardian?
Cumbria floods: Unpredictable but not unforeseeable
From the text of the article
Even at the best of times, it is hard to predict the future. To forecast an unprecedented flood is harder still, and to protect effectively against such a flood hardest of all.
it seems that the Guardian is arguing that, while the occurrence of severe flooding may be unpredictable, it is possible to take precautions that will minimise its effects when it does happen.
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