Meaning of FORECAST
| Pronunciation: | | 'fowr`kast
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- [n] a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop
- [v] judge to be probable
- [v] indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news"
- [v] predict in advance
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| | Synonyms: | | augur, auspicate, betoken, bode, calculate, calculate, count on, estimate, figure, foreshadow, foretell, omen, portend, predict, prefigure, presage, prognosis, prognosticate, reckon |
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| | See Also: | | allow, anticipate, bespeak, call, forebode, forecasting, foreshow, foretelling, indicate, judge, point, prediction, prognostication, promise, signal, take into account, threaten, weather forecast, weather outlook | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Fore*cast"\, v. t.
1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
He shall forecast his devices against the
strongholds. --Dan. xi. 24.
2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for.
It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we
embark, and to forecast consequences. --L'Estrange.
\Fore*cast"\, v. i.
To contrive or plan beforehand.
If it happen as I did forecast. --Milton.
\Fore"cast\, n.
Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and
predetermination of the gods themselves. --Addison.
2. Foresight of consequences, and provision against them;
prevision; premeditation.
His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for
the council than the camp. --Prescott.
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