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Definition of Forecast
1. Noun. A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.
Exact synonyms: Prognosis
Generic synonyms: Forecasting, Foretelling, Prediction, Prognostication
Specialized synonyms: Financial Forecast, Weather Forecast, Weather Outlook
Derivative terms: Prognostic, Prognosticate, Prognosticate
Generic synonyms: Forecasting, Foretelling, Prediction, Prognostication
Specialized synonyms: Financial Forecast, Weather Forecast, Weather Outlook
Derivative terms: Prognostic, Prognosticate, Prognosticate
2. Verb. Predict in advance.
Exact synonyms: Calculate
Generic synonyms: Anticipate, Call, Forebode, Foretell, Predict, Prognosticate, Promise
Derivative terms: Calculable, Calculation, Calculation, Calculative, Forecaster, Forecasting
Generic synonyms: Anticipate, Call, Forebode, Foretell, Predict, Prognosticate, Promise
Derivative terms: Calculable, Calculation, Calculation, Calculative, Forecaster, Forecasting
3. Verb. Judge to be probable.
Exact synonyms: Calculate, Count On, Estimate, Figure, Reckon
Generic synonyms: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Allow, Take Into Account
Derivative terms: Calculable, Calculation, Estimator, Forecaster
Generic synonyms: Evaluate, Judge, Pass Judgment
Specialized synonyms: Allow, Take Into Account
Derivative terms: Calculable, Calculation, Estimator, Forecaster
4. Verb. Indicate by signs. "These signs bode bad news"
Exact synonyms: Augur, Auspicate, Betoken, Bode, Foreshadow, Foretell, Omen, Portend, Predict, Prefigure, Presage, Prognosticate
Specialized synonyms: Threaten, Foreshow
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Betoken, Indicate, Point, Signal
Derivative terms: Augur, Auspice, Foreshadowing, Omen, Portent, Predictive, Prefigurative, Presage, Prognosis, Prognostication
Specialized synonyms: Threaten, Foreshow
Generic synonyms: Bespeak, Betoken, Indicate, Point, Signal
Derivative terms: Augur, Auspice, Foreshadowing, Omen, Portent, Predictive, Prefigurative, Presage, Prognosis, Prognostication
Definition of Forecast
1. v. t. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
2. v. i. To contrive or plan beforehand.
3. n. Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
Definition of Forecast
1. to estimate or calculate in advance [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Forecast
1. 1. 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) (06 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Forecast
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