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(fɔːʳsaɪt) uncountable nounSomeone's foresight is their ability to see what is likely to happen in the future and to take appropriate action. [approval] He was later criticised for his lack of foresight. They had the foresight to invest in new technology. Synonyms: forethought, prudence, circumspection, far-sightedness More Synonyms of foresight foresight in British English (ˈfɔːˌsaɪt) noun1. provision for or insight into future problems, needs, etc 2. the act or ability of foreseeing 3. the act of looking forward 4. surveying a reading taken looking forwards to a new station, esp in levelling from a point of known elevation to a point the elevation of which is to be determined Compare backsight 5. the front sight on a firearm Derived forms foresighted (ˌforeˈsighted) adjective foresightedly (ˌforeˈsightedly) adverb foresightedness (ˌforeˈsightedness) noun foresight in American English (ˈfɔrˌsaɪt) noun3. thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought Derived forms foresighted (ˈforeˌsighted) adjective foresightedly (ˈforeˌsightedly) adverb foresightedness (ˈforeˌsightedness) noun Word origin ME, prob. transl. of L providentiaExamples of 'foresight' in a sentenceforesight In other languagesforesight British English: foresight NOUN Someone's foresight is their ability to see what is likely to happen in the future and to take appropriate action. He was later criticized for his lack of foresight. - American English: foresight
- Brazilian Portuguese: previdência
- Chinese: 先见之明
- European Spanish: previsión
- French: prévoyance
- German: Voraussicht
- Italian: previdenza
- Japanese: 先見の明
- Korean: 선견지명
- European Portuguese: previdência
- Latin American Spanish: previsión
Chinese translation of 'foresight' n (u) -
先见(見)之明 (xiān jiàn zhī míng)
Definition the ability to anticipate and provide for future needs They had the foresight to invest in new technology. Synonyms far-sightedness provision preparedness premeditation prevision (rare) Opposites neglect , hindsight , carelessness , thoughtlessness , imprudence , lack of foresight , unpreparedness , retrospection , inconsideration Additional synonymsDefinition the act of anticipating There's been an atmosphere of anticipation round here for some days. Synonyms expectancy, hope, expectation, apprehension, foresight, premonition, preconception, foretaste, prescience, forethought, presentimentDefinition careful or serious attention I chose my words with care. Synonyms caution, attention, regard, pains, consideration, heed, prudence, vigilance, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, meticulousness, carefulness Definition care or prudence, esp. in the face of danger Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution in icy weather. Synonyms care, discretion, heed, prudence, vigilance, alertness, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, belt and braces, carefulness, heedfulness Additional synonymsHandling difficult customers requires tact and circumspection. Synonyms caution, care, discretion, prudence, wariness, keeping your head down, canniness, chariness Exercise adequate precaution when out in public. Synonyms forethought, care, caution, anticipation, prudence, foresight, providence, wariness, circumspectionDefinition knowledge of events before they happen his prescience in forecasting the dreadful effects of nuclear weapons Synonyms foresight, clairvoyance, precognition, second sight, foreknowledge, prevision (rare) A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems. Synonyms thrift, economy, planning, saving, precaution, foresight, providence, preparedness, good management, husbandry, frugality, forethought, economizing, far-sightedness, careful budgeting |