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Meaning of forecast
The primary meaning of the word "forecast" is a statement or prediction about the future, especially one based on observation, experience, or statistical analysis.
Etymology of forecast
The word "forecast" has its roots in the Old English words "fore" meaning "before" and "castan" meaning "to throw", and originally meant "to plan or prepare beforehand".
The word's meaning expanded to include prediction or estimation of future events in the 16th century.
Synonyms
prediction
prophecy
projection
prognosis
estimate
guess
conjecture
speculation
anticipation
expectation
outlook
prospect
projection
augury
portent
omen
presage
foreboding
intuition
hunch
suspicion
surmise
inference
deduction
calculation
projection
extrapolation
forecast
prophecy
prognostication
vaticination
foretelling
soothsaying
divination
clairvoyance
precognition.
Definitions
- A forecast is a prediction or estimation of future events, especially one based on observation, experience, or statistical analysis.
- In meteorology, a forecast refers to a prediction of the weather for a particular region over a specific period of time.
- In business or finance, a forecast refers to a prediction of future trends, sales, or profits.
Usage Examples
- The weather forecast said there would be heavy rain tomorrow, so we decided to cancel the picnic.
- The company's financial forecast looks promising, with expected profits increasing by 10% next year.
- The economist's forecast of a recession was proven correct when the market began to decline.
Antonyms
uncertainty
unpredictability
doubt
skepticism
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
indefiniteness
unclearness
lack of clarity
imprecision
inaccuracy
unreliability
untrustworthiness
hesitation
indecision
irresolution
indecisiveness
ambiguity
obscurity.