FORECASTING

prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication

(noun) a statement made about the future

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Verb

forecasting

present participle of forecast

Etymology 2

Noun

forecasting (plural forecastings)

A forecast or prediction.

Source: Wiktionary


FORECAST

Fore*cast", v. t.

1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project. He shall forecast his devices against the strongholds. Dan. xi. 24.

2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for. It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. L'Estrange.

Fore*cast", v. i.

Definition: To contrive or plan beforehand. If it happen as I did forecast. Milton.

Fore"cast, n.

Definition: Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves. Addison.

2. Foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation. His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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