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- Dictionaryfore·cast/ˈfôrˌkast/
verb
- 1. predict or estimate (a future event or trend): "rain is forecast for eastern Ohio"
noun
- 1. a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather or a financial trend.
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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.
a statement of what is likely to happen in the future: The forecast is heavy rain for tomorrow. forecast. verb [ T ] us / ˈfɔr·kæst, ˈfoʊr- / past tense and past participle forecast or forecasted. The government is forecasting that unemployment will continue to fall.
Forecast definition: to predict (a future condition or occurrence); calculate in advance. See examples of FORECAST used in a sentence.
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.)
Definition of forecast verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A forecast is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future, especially in relation to a particular event or situation.
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.
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.
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.
Dictionary definition of forecast. To predict or estimate future events or conditions based on available information and analysis. "The expert used statistical models to forecast customer demand." Detailed meaning of forecast.
