Associations to the word «Forecast»

Wiktionary

FORECAST, verb. To estimate how something will be in the future.
FORECAST, verb. (obsolete) To contrive or plan beforehand.
FORECAST, noun. An estimation of a future condition.
FORECAST, noun. A prediction of the weather.

Dictionary definition

FORECAST, noun. A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop.
FORECAST, verb. Predict in advance.
FORECAST, verb. Judge to be probable.
FORECAST, verb. Indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news".

Wise words

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