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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

    a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions: economic forecast There will be some good news in today's economic forecast. weather forecast The weather forecast said it was going to rain later today. Synonym. prognosis. Fewer examples.

  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.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. ...a forecast of a 2.25 per cent growth in the economy. [ + of] He delivered his election forecast. The weather forecast is better for today.

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

    /ˈfɔːrkæst/ Verb Forms. to say what you think will happen in the future based on information that you have now synonym predict. forecast something Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. Snow is forecast for tomorrow. It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service.

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

    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.

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

    A forecast is a prediction of what will happen. If the weather forecast calls for sunny skies, consider leaving your umbrella at home. (But, since forecasts aren’t guaranteed to be right, don’t blame us if you get rained on.)