Definition: A thing predicated

-       The act of predicting something

He made the right prediction for the weather because it snowed.

Definition: An assumption or explanation based on limited evidence

-       A starting point for further investigation.

My hypothesis is that the ice will float because it is less dense.

Definition: Means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

Sheryl found teh solution for her math problem.

There is no easy solution to deciding who gets the last cookie.