Definitions for forecast
ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr-fore·cast

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. prognosis, forecastverb

   a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop

2. forecast, calculateverb

   predict in advance

3. calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecastverb

   judge to be probable

4. bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predictverb

   indicate by signs

   "These signs bode bad news"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 5 votes

1. forecastnoun

   An estimation of a future condition.

2. forecastnoun

   A prediction of the weather.

3. forecastverb

   To estimate how a condition will be in the future.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forecastnoun

   Contrivance beforehand; scheme; plan; antecedent policy.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   Alas! that Warwick had no more forecast,
   But while he thought to steal the single ten,
   The king was slily finger’d from the deck! William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.

   He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods. Joseph Addison, on ancient Medals.

   The last, scarce ripen’d into perfect man,
   Saw helpless him from whom their life began:
   Mem’ry and forecast just returns engage;
   That pointed back to youth, this on to age. Alexander Pope.

2. To Forecastverb

   Etymology: fore and cast.

   1. To scheme; to plan before execution.

   He shall forecast his devices against the strong holds. Dan. xi.

   2. To adjust; to contrive.

   The feast was serv’d; the time so well forecast,
   That just when the dessert and fruits were plac’d,
   The fiend’s alarm began. John Dryden, Theod. and Honoria.

   3. To foresee; to provide against.

   It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. Roger L'Estrange, Fable 83.

3. To Forecastverb

   To form schemes; to contrive beforehand.

   And whatso heavens in their secret doom
   Ordained have, how can frail fleshy wight
   Forecast, but it must needs to issue come? Edmund Spenser.

   When broad awake, she finds in troublous fit,
   Forecasting how his foe he might annoy. Fairy Queen, b. i.

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1. forecast

   A forecast is a prediction or estimation of future events or trends based on current data, patterns, research, or analysis. It is often used in business, economics, and weather prediction to anticipate future conditions and take appropriate actions or precautions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Forecastverb

   to plan beforehand; to scheme; to project

2. Forecastverb

   to foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for

3. Forecastverb

   to contrive or plan beforehand

4. Forecastnoun

   previous contrivance or determination; predetermination

5. Forecastnoun

   foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forecast

   fōr-kast′, v.t. to contrive or reckon beforehand: to foresee: to predict.—v.i. to form schemes beforehand.—ns. Fore′cast, a previous contrivance: foresight: a prediction; Forecast′er.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forecast

   To observe that which has passed, and guess it will happen again; to anticipate the future by guessing at the past; to predict that an event will happen, if it does, by basing calculations on events that have already happened, if they did. (One may forecast and be right, wrong, or neither. It depends.)

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forecast

   A storm warning, or reasonable prediction of a gale from the inferences of observed meteorological instruments and phenomena.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forecast

   To create the data, structure and system to know the current income and expenditure and future projected income and expenditure.

   The business forecast was accurate, specific, measureable, realistic and had a timeline.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 8, 2020  

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   forecast

   To estimate a future possibility or amount.

   The weather forecasters did forecast the weather accurately but as always it can change in advance which is great.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'forecast' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4360

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'forecast' in Nouns Frequency: #2111

Anagrams for forecast »

1. cofaster

How to pronounce forecast?

1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forecast in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forecast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of forecast in a Sentence

1. David Boudinot:

   This is extremely concerning. The ship and containers are very close to Victoria, BC, and a big storm is forecast to hit tonight. We... are worried this may be yet another environmental disaster.

2. Chuck Doswell:

   Storm chasing requires a forecast, and since successful storm chasing requires a successful forecast, I (became) interested in forecasting methods that work.

3. The NWS:

   Snowfall totals are forecast to be over a foot for portions of the Northeast west of Interstate 95 through Thursday evening, the major cities will be on the gradient in between the substantial snowfall totals and light snowfall totals, so there is uncertainty in how much snow will fall in areas such as New York City.

4. Rich Feltes:

   The 16- to 30-day (forecast) is dry, it's favorable for row crop planting but unfavorable for wheat development, especially when you consider we've come off of this unusually dry winter for that part of the country.

5. Deputy Energy Minister Kirill Molodtsov:

   The consultations (with OPEC) are under way, look at the forecasts we had produced earlier. In that sense, you will understand that we are within the (pricing) corridor that we had forecast.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=forecast
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Forecast
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=forecast
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forecast
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=forecast
7. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=forecast
8. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=forecast