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Meaning of 'forecast' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forecast [ n.]
- Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination.
- Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation.
2 . Forecast [ v. i.]
- To contrive or plan beforehand.
3 . Forecast [ v. t.]
- To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project.
- To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for.

Meaning of 'forecast' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forecast [ v]
Meaning (1):
- indicate, as with a sign or an omen
Example in sentence:
  • These signs bode bad news

Nearby Words:

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