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    forecast
    /ˈfɔːkɑːst/

    verb

    • 1. predict or estimate (a future event or trend): "rain is forecast for Scotland"

    noun

    • 1. a calculation or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFORECAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FORECAST definition: 1. a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forecastForecast Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FORECAST is to calculate or predict (some future event or condition) usually as a result of study and analysis of available pertinent data; especially : to predict (weather conditions) on the basis of correlated meteorological observations.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › forecastFORECAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Forecast definition: to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance. See examples of FORECAST used in a sentence.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › forecast_2forecast verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of forecast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORECAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › forecastForecast - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop. synonyms: prognosis. see more. a forecast of the expected financial position and the results of operations and cash flows based on expected conditions. verb. predict in advance.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFORECAST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

    FORECAST definition: 1. a report saying what is likely to happen in the future: 2. to say what you expect to happen in…. Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishforecast noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ /ˈfɔːrkæst/ a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now. The sales forecasts are encouraging. It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › forecastForecast - definition of forecast by The Free Dictionary

    1. To estimate or predict in advance, especially to predict (weather conditions) by analysis of meteorological data. See Synonyms at predict. 2. To serve as an advance indication of; foreshadow: price increases that forecast inflation. n. A prediction, as of coming events or conditions: The weather forecast stated that it would rain.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanforecast noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ˈfɔrkæst/. a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now sales forecasts It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. see weather forecast.