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fore·cast
I. \ˈfōrˌkast, ˈfȯr-, ˈfōəˌ-, ˈfȯ(ə)ˌ-, -ˌkaa(ə)st, -ˌkaist, -ˌkȧst also ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ verb
(forecast or forecasted ; forecast or forecasted ; forecasting ; forecasts)
Etymology: Middle English forcasten, forecasten, from for-, fore- fore- + casten to cast, contrive — more at cast
transitive verb
1. archaic : to plan ahead : scheme, foreordain
2.
a. : to anticipate, calculate, or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of rational study and analysis of available pertinent data
< it should be possible to forecast accurately swings in the business cycle >
< the guide forecast good fishing if the weather held >
especially : to predict (weather conditions) usually on the basis of correlated meteorological observations
b. : to indicate or hint at as likely to occur or ensue
< optimists are forecasting an immediate upswing in business >
3. : to serve as a forecast of : foretell, presage
< such events forecast war >
intransitive verb
1. obsolete : to contrive or plan beforehand
2. : to calculate the future : foresee, foretell
< if it turns out as I forecasted >
Synonyms: see foretell
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English forcast, forecast, from for-, fore- fore- + cast cast, plan — more at cast
1. obsolete
a. : previous contrivance or determination
b. : plan, design
2. archaic : foresight of consequences and provision against them : prevision, forethought
3. : a prophecy, estimate, or prediction of a future happening or condition
< waited for the noon weather forecast > |