forecast
Meaning
A forecast is a prediction or estimate of future events, often based on analysis of data and trends.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "forecast" with "foresee," as the former is based on data while the latter is more about intuition.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
looked
at
the
weather
forecast
before
she
left
the
house
and
decided
to
take
a
light
jacket
.
She
walked
to
the
park
hoping
the
rain
would
stay
away
,
but
she
also
carried
an
umbrella
just
in
case
.
The
picnic
spot
was
quiet
,
and
friends
arrived
slowly
as
the
sky
stayed
mostly
clear
.
They
enjoyed
the
sandwiches
and
talked
about
plans
for
next
weekend
while
watching
clouds
move
across
the
sky
.
Common Phrases
weather forecast
economic forecast
sales forecast
Synonyms
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