'Forecast' definitions:

Definition of 'forecast'

From: WordNet
noun
A prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop [syn: prognosis, forecast]
verb
Predict in advance [syn: forecast, calculate]
verb
Judge to be probable [syn: calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast]
verb
Indicate by signs; "These signs bode bad news" [syn: bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict]

Definition of 'Forecast'

From: GCIDE
  • Forecast \Fore"cast\, n. Previous contrivance or determination; predetermination. [1913 Webster]
  • He makes this difference to arise from the forecast and predetermination of the gods themselves. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A calculation predicting future events; the foresight of consequences, and provision against them; prevision; premeditation; as, the weather forecast. [1913 Webster]
  • His calm, deliberate forecast better fitted him for the council than the camp. --Prescott. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Forecast'

From: GCIDE
  • Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. t.
  • 1. To plan beforehand; to scheme; to project. [1913 Webster]
  • He shall forecast his devices against the strongholds. --Dan. xi. 24. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To foresee; to calculate beforehand, so as to provide for; as, to forecast the weather; to forecast prices. [1913 Webster]
  • It is wisdom to consider the end of things before we embark, and to forecast consequences. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Forecast'

From: GCIDE
  • Forecast \Fore*cast"\, v. i. To contrive or plan beforehand. [1913 Webster]
  • If it happen as I did forecast. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'forecast'

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